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How US news outlets determine midterm election results

Major US television networks and digital news platforms rely on two primary sources for vote counting during midterm elections.

The Business Standard ยท 2 November 2026, 12:55 PM

Most television networks and digital news outlets in the United States depend on two specific providers to obtain vote counts during midterm elections. These sources are the Associated Press and the election-data firm known as Decision Desk HQ.