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How AP is tackling election-related misinformation

, by Lauren Easton

As Nov. 5 approaches, AP is covering the impact of AI-generated misinformation on the election.  

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How does AP call races?

, by Nicole Meir

With no single U.S. government agency or federal commission that tallies results and declares winners, AP has stepped in to play a pivotal role in the American democracy since the middle of the 19th century when AP declared the election of President Zachary Taylor. 

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How does AP count the vote?

, by Nicole Meir

In every U.S. election since 1848 AP has counted the vote and declared the winners. As Nov. 5 approaches, David Scott, the AP vice president who oversees our elections operation, explains how AP tallies millions of ballots to deliver the results:

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AP Trump photo garners global attention

, by Lauren Easton

When shots rang out at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, AP chief photographer Evan Vucci sprang into action to capture an image that instantly became iconic. 

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Strengthening democracy coverage in local newsrooms

, by Nicole Meir

In a new collaboration, AP and the University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government will work together to help strengthen democracy coverage across U.S. newsrooms.

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