A record election night for AP
Independent, nonpartisan, fact-based journalism from The Associated Press reached record audiences on and after Nov. 5.
What is AP VoteCast?
When it comes to explaining the outcome of elections, one of the most important tools that AP turns to is AP VoteCast, its wide-ranging survey of the American electorate.
How does AP call races?
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.
How does AP count the vote?
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:
AP’s role in the US midterm elections
On Nov. 8 The Associated Press will count the vote, declare winners and cover the results of House, Senate and statewide races across the U.S. in a critical midterm election cycle.