Question: short‑term market behavior during periods of political uncertainty. This isn’t about ideology or political sides

If there were some kind of mid-term election result problem (technical failure, legal dispute, recount, certification delay, criminal investigation, etc.) this year, what would the *short‑term* effect on financial markets usually look like?

Are there good historical analogies?

* Would the **Bush–Gore 2000** recount be a useful comparison?
* Would **Watergate** be relevant, or is that a totally different type of event?