AP shifts to 'expected vote estimate' method for timely, more accurate election results.

The Associated Press (AP) has been counting votes in U.S. elections since 1848, currently overseeing about 5,000 contested races. This year, it has shifted from the traditional 'precincts reporting' method to an 'expected vote estimate' system, which accounts for various factors like past election data and voter turnout. This approach aims to provide more accurate and timely election results, with AP analysts continuously updating estimates as votes are counted.

October 08, 2024
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