Election Night Mechanics

The process of race calling on election night relies heavily on data accuracy and the methodology behind it. The Associated Press (AP) has a team dedicated to declaring winners, ensuring that they only call a race when they are entirely confident that trailing candidates cannot catch up based on current data. This involves analyzing various factors such as advance voting trends and historical voting patterns within each state to maintain a 100 percent accuracy standard. By focusing on evidence-based declarations rather than projections, the AP aims to uphold the trust of voters in the electoral outcome reported.