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The West Wing S7E16 — Election Day (1)

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The West Wing•Season 7•Episode 16

Election Day (1)

8.6/10 · 890 votesApr 2, 200640 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

Election Day finally arrives, and between analyzing exit polls, and mulling over news reports, a few Santos staff members discover the joys of campaign romance. Meanwhile, C.J. ponders life after the White House; and Annabeth makes a tragic discovery.

Directed byMimi Leder

Written byLauren Schmidt Hissrich

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Cast9

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Josiah Bartlet

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

C.J. Cregg

John Spencer

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina

Will Bailey

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Arnold Vinick

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Matthew Santos

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth

Annabeth Schott

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Kate Harper

Crew4

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich

Writer

Mimi Leder

Mimi Leder

Director

J

Janet Ashikaga

Editor

M

Michael Mayers

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Election Day (1)" is episode 16 of The West Wing season 7. It scored 8.6/10 from 890 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Mimi Leder and written by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, it aired on April 2, 2006.

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