Explaining the election
A core pillar of AP’s election coverage this year is explanatory journalism – being clear about the mechanics of the elections process and pulling back the curtain when it comes to how AP counts the vote and declares winners.
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 AP is tackling election-related misinformation
As Nov. 5 approaches, AP is covering the impact of AI-generated misinformation on the election.
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: