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How the Associated Press tracks and calls races on Election Night

How the Associated Press tracks and calls races on Election Night

Summary

Nearly 40 million votes have been cast in races that will affect control of Congress and local and state offices. PBS News says it will rely on the Associated Press again next Tuesday to track results, and the report examines how the AP counts votes.

Key Facts

  • Nearly 40 million votes have already been cast.
  • The races will help determine who controls Congress.
  • The races include governor contests.
  • The races include mayoral contests.
  • The races include city council contests.
  • PBS News has relied on the Associated Press to track results for many years.
  • PBS News plans to rely on the AP again next Tuesday.
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