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WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know

WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know

Summary

The Associated Press is preparing to call winners in thousands of races during the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. For the first time in a major general election, AP is also partnering with broadcast news networks on a Voter Poll, which will examine voter demographics and motivations in every state with a statewide election.

Key Facts

  • AP has tracked voting in U.S. elections for 178 years.
  • AP plans to call winners in thousands of 2026 midterm races.
  • AP gathers ballot returns to determine election winners.
  • AP is partnering with broadcast news networks on its Voter Poll.
  • The Voter Poll is a new version of AP's questionnaire about voters.
  • The poll will examine voter demographics and motivations.
  • The poll will report results in every state holding a statewide election.
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