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Why does The Associated Press call U.S. elections?
Unlike in other democracies, the Founding Fathers didn’t establish a government agency for counting the vote, and the states all do it a little differently, so the @AP counts the votes.
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Unlike in other democracies, the Founding Fathers didn’t establish a government agency for counting the vote, and the states all do it a little differently, so the @AP counts the votes.
#Election2022
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The Associated Press has been counting votes and declaring winners in elections since 1848.
How does @AP count the vote on election night?
It takes months of preparation, 4,000 vote gatherers, and dozens of experts declaring winners in thousands of races.
All the numbers are carefully checked numerous times for accuracy.
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It takes months of preparation, 4,000 vote gatherers, and dozens of experts declaring winners in thousands of races.
All the numbers are carefully checked numerous times for accuracy.
apnews.com/article/2022-m…
Primary elections in seven states — California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota — will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Here's what to know as voters head to the polls. apnews.com/article/2022-m…
Here's what to know as voters head to the polls. apnews.com/article/2022-m…
In California, a slate of Republican U.S. House members faces primary challengers in races that will help determine control of Congress.
No incumbents appear at risk of losing, but the districts will be among the country’s marquee races in the fall. apnews.com/article/2022-h…
No incumbents appear at risk of losing, but the districts will be among the country’s marquee races in the fall. apnews.com/article/2022-h…
In Iowa, several Democrats are competing for the chance to challenge Republican Chuck Grassley in what will likely be an uphill effort to defeat one of the Senate’s longest-serving members.
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BREAKING: Democrat Philip Murphy wins reelection for governor in New Jersey. #APracecall at 6:26 p.m. EDT. #Election2021 #NJelection
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy won reelection in close race against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli. His victory spares Democrats the loss of a 2nd gubernatorial seat. apne.ws/0wJ58is
Ciattarelli waged a formidable campaign in the deep blue state. His spending nearly equaled Murphy's and outpaced the GOP's performance 4 years ago.
Murphy's advantages, including 1 million more registered Democrats, proved too much to overcome. apne.ws/Ey8h4N0
Murphy's advantages, including 1 million more registered Democrats, proved too much to overcome. apne.ws/Ey8h4N0
BREAKING: Republican Glenn Youngkin wins election for governor in Virginia. #APracecall at 12:37 a.m. EDT. #Election2021 #VAelection
Youngkin’s win in Virginia ends the GOP’s 12-year losing streak in statewide races in Virginia. apne.ws/1St2WT2
It is certain to add to Democratic anxiety as President Biden's legislative agenda is stalled, his approval ratings are slipping and the party's narrow majority in Congress is on the line in next year’s midterm elections. apne.ws/aPK9S2T
AP declares Joe Biden the winner in Georgia after state election officials said a hand tally of ballots confirmed his lead over President Donald Trump. #APracecall
Joe Biden has won Georgia's 16 electoral votes. It's an extraordinary victory for Democrats who had pushed to expand their electoral map through the Sun Belt. The win pads Biden's Electoral College margin of victory over President Trump.
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Democrats had focused heavily on Georgia, seeing it as in play two years after @StaceyAbrams narrowly lost the governor’s race there.
Georgia had not voted for a Democrat for president since @BillClinton in 1992.
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Georgia had not voted for a Democrat for president since @BillClinton in 1992.
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JOE BIDEN DEFEATS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises.
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The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises.
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The #APracecall declaring Joe Biden’s win over President Trump came after @AP called Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes for Biden. #Election2020
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The victory for Biden, a former vice president who has spent nearly a half-century in public office, was also a repudiation of Trump, who has led the nation through a deeply divisive four years. #Election2020
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THREAD: The Associated Press is explaining all of our race calls and states that haven’t been called yet.Â
The @AP has not called the presidential race yet because neither candidate has secured the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory.Â
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The @AP has not called the presidential race yet because neither candidate has secured the 270 electoral college votes needed for victory.Â
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As of 7 p.m. Wednesday, Joe Biden had 264 electoral votes and President Trump had 214.
@AP has not yet called Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (15), Nevada (6), and Alaska (3).
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@AP has not yet called Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes), Georgia (16), North Carolina (15), Nevada (6), and Alaska (3).
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In Pennsylvania, Trump's lead had slipped down to 326,000 by Wednesday afternoon. And the race is destined to get tighter.
A final vote total may not be clear for days because the use of mail in ballots, which take more time to process, has surged as a result of the pandemic.
A final vote total may not be clear for days because the use of mail in ballots, which take more time to process, has surged as a result of the pandemic.
Retired astronaut Mark Kelly is elected to the U.S. Senate from Arizona, scoring a key victory in Democrats' efforts to take over the chamber. #APracecall #Election2020
Kelly defeated Republican Martha McSally, who was appointed last year to finish the term of late Sen. John McCain. Kelly flew combat missions for the Navy during Operation Desert Storm and flew four missions for NASA to the International Space Station. apne.ws/I9p5iJ1
Kelly is the husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in an attempted assassination during a constituent event in Tucson in 2011. apne.ws/5BzvHXn
Haven't voted yet? You have less than an hour left to do so in Colorado, folks! Polls close at 7 p.m. 🇺🇸
Follow our liveblog for statewide election coverage, including the biggest race calls across the nation. bit.ly/2JqOldU #ElectionDay2020
Follow our liveblog for statewide election coverage, including the biggest race calls across the nation. bit.ly/2JqOldU #ElectionDay2020
#BREAKING: It’s 7 p.m. and polls are now closed in Colorado unless you’re still in line to vote! 🇺🇸
Keep up with local races here: bit.ly/2JqOldU #Election2020
Keep up with local races here: bit.ly/2JqOldU #Election2020
It’s almost 15 minutes past 7 p.m. and Colorado hasn’t called any races yet, but here are some initial results from early returns:
John Hickenlooper (D) leads Cory Gardner (R) 61.46% to 36.68%.
Live blog: bit.ly/2JqOldU #Election2020
John Hickenlooper (D) leads Cory Gardner (R) 61.46% to 36.68%.
Live blog: bit.ly/2JqOldU #Election2020
BREAKING: #APRaceCall - Veteran Rep @WhipClyburn defeats Republican challenger @MccollumFor in #SouthCarolina's 6th District, securing his 15th term in Congress #SC06 #Election2020
BREAKING: #APRaceCall - Republican @RepJeffDuncan defeats Democratic challenger @ClevelandHosea in #SouthCarolina's 3rd District, securing his 6th term in Congress #SC03 #Election2020
BREAKING: #APRaceCall - Republican @RepRalphNorman defeats Democratic challenger @MoeBrownSC in #SouthCarolina's 5th District, securing his 2nd full term in Congress #SC05 #Election2020
