Topic: “Politics”

Posted in Behind the News

What is AP VoteCast?

, by Lauren Easton

When it comes to explaining the outcome of elections, one of the most important tools that AP turns to is AP VoteCast, its wide-ranging survey of the American electorate. 

Posted in Behind the News

How AP is tackling election-related misinformation

, by Lauren Easton

As Nov. 5 approaches, AP is covering the impact of AI-generated misinformation on the election.  

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How does AP call races?

, by Nicole Meir

With no single U.S. government agency or federal commission that tallies results and declares winners, AP has stepped in to play a pivotal role in the American democracy since the middle of the 19th century when AP declared the election of President Zachary Taylor. 

Posted in Industry Insights

Why does AP call US elections?

, by Lauren Easton

For 178 years, The Associated Press has played a vital role in U.S. elections, counting the vote and declaring the winners – and reporting them to the world, without fear or favor.  

Posted in Behind the News

AP Trump photo garners global attention

, by Lauren Easton

When shots rang out at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, AP chief photographer Evan Vucci sprang into action to capture an image that instantly became iconic. 

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