Politics Nov 05 13 states gained or lost electoral votes since 2020 The most recent U.S. census was conducted in 2020, and more than a dozen states lost or gained their congressional districts and – along with them – electoral votes. (Reminder: Each state's electoral votes are determined by adding the state's…
Politics Nov 05 Why we use the AP to call races Many newsrooms – including PBS News – rely on The Associated Press on election night. The AP gathers and standardizes data from local and state election agencies to make it publicly available as quickly and accurately as possible. Using a…
Politics Nov 05 More than 80 million people voted early As of election day, nearly 86 million Americans had voted early, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. A record number of people voted early in some states, including Georgia, Michigan and Florida — surpassing even those who…
Politics Nov 05 270 votes is the number needed to win the White House Remember, the presidential election isn't decided by the national popular vote; it's decided when one candidate gains a majority of Electoral College votes. There are 538 electoral votes available. To be elected president, a candidate needs to win 270 of…
Politics Nov 05 Join us for Election 2024 coverage, starting now We'll be sharing the latest news and context right here late into the night and through the week as election results unfold. For more coverage, watch the PBS News Hour at 6 p.m. EST. And starting at 7…
Politics Nov 05 Here's when polls are closing in your state Americans across the nation are casting ballots on the final day of voting in the 2024 election.
Politics Nov 05 WATCH: Election 2024 PBS News special coverage - LIVE ASL PBS News will offer live ASL for its election special coverage, thanks to interpreters from DPAN.tv . Watch live in the player above starting at 6 p.m. EST. Millions of voters head to the polls Tuesday for their final chance…
Politics Nov 05 Live: Election news 2024 Follow us here for live updates and insights on election night as the U.S. waits for results in the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, along with Senate and House contests across the country.
Politics Oct 30 WATCH: Debunking common election law myths — Knight Election Law Forum With a focus on the seven pivotal swing states, legal experts in the Knight Election Law Forum series explore and debunk common myths around the election process. PBS News presents this event in partnership with the Knight Election Law Forum…