In noncompetitive races, the AP will look at historical voting patterns and incumbent support to confidently announce winners at poll closing time, emphasizing efficiency.
Winners are often declared as polls close in uncontested races where only one candidate appears on the ballot, a routine aspect of election nights.
The Associated Press will consider various factors, including voter turnout and historical data, to determine the likelihood of a contest's outcome in real-time.
While some races may take hours or days, the AP assures that competitive contests won't have outcomes declared prematurely, ensuring accuracy before making calls.
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