1848 Presidential Election

If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner? How the process works

Many of the races that are called just as the polls close are uncontested elections, according to the Associated Press. Here’s how the organization declares winners.

Washington Examiner · 1d

AP calls 10 states at 8 p.m. poll closings

Former President Donald Trump is projected to win six more states, while Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win four more.

al.com · 1d

Donald Trump wins Alabama: How is the AP able to declare winners in states where polls just closed?

The Associated Press declared winners Tuesday in some states where polls had just closed, and in some cases before any votes had been released. How is that possible? While hotly contested races that take hours or days to count may attract the most attention,

Kennebec Journal · 23h

How the Associated Press is able to declare winners in states just after polls close

The AP considers multiple factors and analyzes available data before determining whether a winner can be declared when polls close in a given state.

KTHV · 1d

How the AP can declare a winner in Arkansas right after polls close

The Associated Press declared former President Donald Trump the winner in Arkansas as final polls closed. Here's how and why they do it.

Amsterdam News1d

The Associated Press: A long history of counting and calling elections

On Election Day the AP tabulates thousands of elections at the same time, including the presidential race, and a variety of local offices in all 50 states.

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When have past presidential elections been called?

The AP has counted the vote on which many leading news organizations base their projections and declare winners since 1848. In the 2020 presidential election, AP declared Joe Biden the winner ...

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What time were presidential election results announced in recent years?

2024 election results for Colorado House District 51

Here are live 2024 election results for the Colorado House District 51 race. Not seeing the full list? Click "Full election results." Looking for more Colorado election results? You can find them here ...

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How races are called

Why we rely on the Associated Press: The AP has been calling races for a long time. The organization’s decision desk has ...

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Legacy of the 1848 Revolutions

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