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

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

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the two primary organizations that project winners in the US elections?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do exit polls contribute to the projection of election results?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What steps are being taken to account for votes that come in before November 3rd?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges do media outlets face when calling races on election night?

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Why might the vote tallies on election night be skewed?

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