Many of the races that are called just as the polls close are uncontested elections, according to the Associated Press.

The Associated Press has been tallying results in national, state and local elections since 1848. In broad terms, the process is the same today as it was then: Vote count reporters collect election ...

WASHINGTON — After polls close, attention will shift on election night ... votes to win the White House. The AP has counted ...

On Election Night there is no federal body that steps in to declare winners. Since 1848, the Associated Press has taken on that role. To get insight into the process we spoke with folks at the AP.

Watch live as The Associated Press hosts a show on Election Day 2024. The AP is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848. Will Americans ...

WASHINGTON — After polls close on election ... White House. The AP has counted the vote on which many leading news organizations base their projections and declare winners since 1848.