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Why the AP called the Arizona Senate race for Mark Kelly
Blake Masters wasn’t posting the numbers of votes he needed in Election Day ballots as they were counted and released days later by officials in Arizona’s biggest county.
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Why Arizona election results are taking days
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Why Nevada election results are taking days
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FACT FOCUS: Did late night Michigan voting lines show fraud?
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Why AP called the Oregon governor race for Tina Kotek
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Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?
Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?
It takes longer than counting with machines, it’s less reliable, and it’s a logistical nightmare for U.S. elections.
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Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect
The seeds of misinformation about next week’s midterm elections were planted in 2020. That’s when baseless conspiracy theories about the presidential election took root and festered, helping to spur the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
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How the AP counts the vote on election night
The Associated Press is the only news organization that does all of the nation’s vote-counting math on election night.
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EXPLAINER: Why does The Associated Press call US elections?
Why has The Associated Press tallied votes and declared winners in U.S. elections since the middle of the 19th century?
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When is the last day to vote? It depends on where you live
When is early voting over in the midterm elections? State rules differ on when and how ballots can be cast before Election Day by mail or in person.
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EXPLAINER: Drag queens and how they got pulled into politics
The art and entertainment form of drag has been cast in a false light in recent months by right-wing activists and politicians who complain about the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children.
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What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked?
What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked?
Election workers reconstruct or “duplicate” ballots that are damaged or improperly marked to preserve voters’ intent.
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Why election results may not be known right away
It’s the night of the election and polls have been closed for hours. Why don’t we know the winners? In 2020, President Donald Trump proclaimed that the lack of final results on election night was an indicator of something nefarious.
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EXPLAINER: Why might live election results fluctuate?
Live vote counts sometimes go up or down on election night. That’s due to human error somewhere between the local election offices and people’s TV and phone screens.
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EXPLAINER: Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?
Pot is a popular topic on ballots again this election. Five states are considering whether to approve recreational marijuana for those 21 and older.
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Control of Congress: What’s at play in the 2022 midterms?
Democrats have held both chambers of Congress and the presidency for two years but may not have such consolidated power for much longer.
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EXPLAINER: Which states have abortion on the ballot?
Voters in a handful of states will weigh in on abortion in this year’s election in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v.
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EXPLAINER: What voting changes are on the midterm ballot?
Voters across the country are deciding ballot measures that could reshape the ways they cast ballots in coming elections.
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EXPLAINER: What to expect at polling places this year
Voting could feel different in this year’s midterms, as the election falsehoods told by former President Donald Trump and many of his supporters have created a ripple effect across the country.
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EXPLAINER: What is Louisiana’s ‘jungle primary’?
When they go to the polls on the general election date of Nov. 8, Louisiana voters will technically be voting in a primary that includes candidates from all corners.
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EXPLAINER: How Georgia’s midterm runoff elections work
Control of the U.S. Senate could again come down to Georgia — and that means it could further come down to the state’s runoff election rules.
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Am I allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else?
Am I allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else?
In most states, the answer is yes — but there might be restrictions.
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How are mail-in and absentee ballots verified?
Whether a state requires voters to request an absentee ballot or participates in universal mail-in voting, all ballots cast by mail or dropped off at a drop box are vetted to ensure their legitimacy.
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EXPLAINER: Trying to get politics out of election certifying
Before the 2020 presidential election, certifying election results was routine and generated little public attention. That has changed.
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EXPLAINER: Voting systems reliable, despite conspiracies
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have whipped up a relentless campaign of attacks against voting equipment since his loss in the 2020 election.
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