The latest election results are in, but it’s important to take them with a grain of salt. According to The Associated Press and estimates from The New York Times, the share of votes reported and the number of remaining votes are based on historic turnout data and reporting from results providers, but they are only estimates and may not be informed by reports from election officials.
The Times also provides estimates for the share of votes reported for races for which they do not publish their own estimates. The Associated Press and The Times’ estimates should be viewed as rough approximations rather than definitive numbers.
The importance of accurate reporting and analysis of election results cannot be understated, which is why a large team of journalists and editors has been involved in this process. Reporting has been carried out by David W. Chen, Emily Cochrane, Nicholas Fandos, Emma G. Fitzsimmons, J. David Goodman, Jeffery C. Mays, Amelia Nierenberg, Rick Rojas, Dana Rubinstein, Edgar Sandoval, Tracey Tully, Michael Wines, and Kate Zernike. The editing team includes Wilson Andrews, Felice Belman, William P. Davis, Dean Chang, Amy Hughes, Ben Koski, Allison McCartney, Esha Ray, and Dagny Salas.
It’s crucial to rely on trusted sources for election information, and while the results provided are the best estimates available, it’s important to wait for official confirmation from election officials. As the counting continues, the final results may differ from these estimates.