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Explaining Election Day: How AP declares winners, part 1
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Explaining Election Day: How AP declares winners, part 1

From the Explaining Election Day: Understanding the processes from voting to declaring winners series
  • Oct 16, 2024
  • Oct 16, 2024 Updated Oct 25, 2024
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AP has a dedicated decision team of election analysts and researchers. Preparation begins months before Election Day. Analysts study past election rules, track updates to election law and work with our reporters to sharpen their understanding of campaigns.

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