Vote Smarter 2020: How Are Winners Projected Before Votes Are Counted?

The video explains how race calling in elections is conducted by teams of experts in demographics, polling, and electoral history. In the US, the Associated Press and Edison Research are primary organizations that project winners, using methods like exit polls and early voting data. Challenges such as varying vote tally methods and the timing of mail-in ballots require caution in projections, with media outlets often using terms like 'too early to call' to describe uncertain results.

What is the primary role of political experts in elections?

• To manage the voting process

• To analyze results and identify trends

• To count the votes

• To campaign for candidates

Which organizations are primarily responsible for projecting election winners in the US?

• The Federal Election Commission

• The Associated Press and the national election pool

• The Electoral College

• The United Nations

What is the purpose of exit polls during elections?

• To register new voters

• To ensure voting machines work properly

• To predict voter turnout

• To ask voters about their choices after voting

Why might vote tallies on election night be skewed?

• Due to weather conditions

• Because of voter fraud

• Because of differences in how ballots are counted

• Due to technical errors in voting machines

What approach are news outlets taking when projecting races due to differences in ballot counting?

• A less informed approach

• A more speculative approach

• A more aggressive approach

• A more cautious approach