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AP has declared winners in elections for nearly 180 years. This is why and how race calls are made

  • The Associated Press has been declaring winners in elections for nearly 180 years, providing vital information about election outcomes.
  • AP compiles vote results and declares winners, filling a gap in the United States where no nationwide body collects election results.
  • Races are typically called well before all votes have been counted, based on thorough analysis, not speculation.
  • The AP's race calls are based on factual vote counts, not predictions or speculation.
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AP has declared winners in elections for nearly 180 years. This is why and how race calls are made

The Associated Press will compile votes and declare winners in elections across the U.S. on Tuesday, just as the news organization has done for nearly 180 years.

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