If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner? How the process works

If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner? How the process works

Many of the races that are called just as the polls close are uncontested elections, according to the Associated Press. Here’s how the organization declares winners.

Many of the races that are called just as the polls close are uncontested elections, according to the Associated Press. Here’s how the organization declares winners.

Live Virginia 2024 election results: County by county

Live Virginia 2024 election results: County by county

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results come in in real time for your county. 

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results come in in real time for your county. 

Live 2024 Virginia election results

Live 2024 Virginia election results

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time. 

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time. 

Live Stafford County 2024 election results

Live Stafford County 2024 election results

Results of the 2024 presidential election in Stafford County, Virginia.

Results of the 2024 presidential election in Stafford County, Virginia.

Virginia 7th Congressional District live results: Vindman vs Anderson

Virginia 7th Congressional District live results: Vindman vs Anderson

Live 2024 election results for Virginia's 7th Congressional District race between Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson.

Live 2024 election results for Virginia's 7th Congressional District race between Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson.

Philadelphia officials deny Donald Trump's 'cheating' claim, ask him to provide proof

Philadelphia officials deny Donald Trump's 'cheating' claim, ask him to provide proof

Philadelphia officials swiftly responded to former President Donald Trump's allegation on social media that there was ‘a lot of talk about massive cheating in Philadelphia.’

Philadelphia officials swiftly responded to former President Donald Trump's allegation on social media that there was ‘a lot of talk about massive cheating in Philadelphia.’

Could Trump And Harris tie? Yes, it’s possible, and here’s what would happen

Could Trump And Harris tie? Yes, it’s possible, and here’s what would happen

The presidential race has caused some voters to speculate whether both presidential candidates could receive an identical number of Electoral College votes in the 2024 election.

The presidential race has caused some voters to speculate whether both presidential candidates could receive an identical number of Electoral College votes in the 2024 election.

Milwaukee ballot tabulator issue; 31,000 to be recounted, city says

Milwaukee ballot tabulator issue; 31,000 to be recounted, city says

Roughly 31,000 ballots in Milwaukee will have to be retabulated, the city said on Tuesday afternoon, because of a tabulator issue.

Roughly 31,000 ballots in Milwaukee will have to be retabulated, the city said on Tuesday afternoon, because of a tabulator issue.

Here’s when to expect 2024 Election results in Maryland, Virginia and DC

Here’s when to expect 2024 Election results in Maryland, Virginia and DC

The Associated Press and other decision desks will begin tallying presidential election results the moment polls close, but America may not know whether former president Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will win until a few days later.

The Associated Press and other decision desks will begin tallying presidential election results the moment polls close, but America may not know whether former president Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will win until a few days later.

Understanding presidential polls: What to know about margin of error, methods and more

Understanding presidential polls: What to know about margin of error, methods and more

As Americans await election results, many are looking to the polls for clues. From the margins of error to methodology, here’s what to know about presidential polls.

As Americans await election results, many are looking to the polls for clues. From the margins of error to methodology, here’s what to know about presidential polls.

Forget the swing states; here are the swing counties

Forget the swing states; here are the swing counties

Here are the counties to keep an eye on in each of the seven swing states as Election Day unfolds.

Here are the counties to keep an eye on in each of the seven swing states as Election Day unfolds.

When do the polls close in DC, Maryland, Virginia?

When do the polls close in DC, Maryland, Virginia?

Election Day is here, and many voters have already cast their ballots in what polls show could be one of the closest presidential elections of all time. 

Election Day is here, and many voters have already cast their ballots in what polls show could be one of the closest presidential elections of all time. 

When will we know the results in the swing states?

When will we know the results in the swing states?

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.

Election Day polls 2024: When will we know the results in the swing states?

Election Day polls 2024: When will we know the results in the swing states?

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.