US media outlets use data and statistical models to project election winners as networks prepare for the midterm vote count.
How US news organisations will make midterm race calls
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US news organizations will call midterm election winners using AP data and their own analysis, starting after polls close in some states.
- News outlets use AP or Decision Desk HQ for vote counts and make projections based on data and models.
- Calls start after polls close in states like Indiana and Kentucky, with some races called instantly if results are clear.
- Low public trust affects how news organizations approach race calls, with some using proprietary methods for accuracy.
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