Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-the-aps-process-for-calling-election-races Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Monday on the News Hour... Millions of votes have been cast in this midterm election. Traditional battlegrounds have expanded in the fight to control Congress. It all comes down to one question: who won? This year, PBS News is again relying on the Associated Press to call winners in critical races. For a closer look at how the AP makes those race calls, Deema Zein spoke with David Scott of the Associated Press. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Inside the AP's process for calling election races 3 min Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the early signals to watch on Election Night 7 min Muslim communities confront surge of hostility during midterms 6 min Surprise endorsement in Michigan Senate race a 'huge distraction,' says Rep. Dingell 4 min Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban Zelenskyy on his 'emotional' relationship with Trump and fighting Russia 14 min…
Inside the AP's process for calling election races
In short
In this midterm election, political competition has moved beyond standard geographic zones to cover a wider playing field. As traditional battlegrounds have expanded, election analysts must monitor shifting dynamics across these emerging competitive areas. The broader map influences how midterm race developments unfold nationwide.
Key points
- Expanded battleground regions are actively shaping the broader midterm election landscape.: Expanded battleground regions are actively shaping the broader midterm election landscape.
- Observers must account for competitive territories that go beyond traditional battlegroun…: Observers must account for competitive territories that go beyond traditional battleground borders.
- The evolving geographic map affects the monitoring of election outcomes nationwide.: The evolving geographic map affects the monitoring of election outcomes nationwide.