On Scandal Season 6, episode 1, which airs at 9 p.m. EST Thursday on ABC, the presidential election will come down to which candidate takes the 55 electoral votes for California. In particular, the candidates are following votes in San Benito county, according to an episode sneak peek.
Viewers can expect to find out whether Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas won the election within the first 10 minutes of the Season 6 premiere. However, actress Kerry Washington has hinted that Mellie will have lost. The sneak peek shows Mellie and her camp watching the election results come in and Olivia urging staffers to go vote if they hadn’t already.
Will Mellie Grant lose California and the presidential election? We will find out in the upcoming Season 6 premiere episode, called “ Survival Of The Fittest,” which is best viewed on television or live online through ABC Live.
Most details about Scandal Season 6 remain under wraps, but the series’ showrunners and actors say viewers can expect a fast-paced season with heavy story lines. The Season 6 promo features some interesting clips, including someone closing a body bag and Quinn and Huck witnessing an explosion.
Scandal Season 6 premieres at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.
