Live Election Results: How We Analyze Vote Margins

As Americans cast their ballots, staying informed about live election results is crucial to understanding the outcome of the elections. At The New York Times, our team of experts works tirelessly to provide accurate and up-to-date information on election results. In this article, we'll delve into how we analyze vote margins in real-time.

Incomplete Reporting

In some states like North Carolina and Virginia, not all counties have reported complete data at the precinct level. To overcome this limitation, our analysis focuses on precincts that have completed reporting for all major vote types, including absentee, early, and Election Day votes.

Strong Trump and Biden Areas

Our analysis identifies strong Trump areas as precincts where former President Donald J. Trump received more than 60% of the two-party vote in the 2020 presidential election. Similarly, strong Biden areas are precincts where President Biden received more than 60% of the two-party vote.

Demographic Analysis

We also examine vote margins by demographic category, including urban, rural, and suburban areas. These classifications are derived from research by Jed Kolko. Additionally, we look at areas with a higher or lower proportion of college graduates, as well as areas with a higher or lower median household income.

Methodology

Our election results pages are produced by a team of graphics editors, engineers, and reporters who build and maintain software to publish election results in real-time as they are reported by results providers. Our methodology involves aggregating data from multiple sources, including precinct-level data, to provide the most accurate picture of vote margins.

Source

Our live election results and race calls come from The Associated Press, ensuring that our information is reliable and trustworthy.

Learn More

To learn more about how election results work and how we analyze vote margins, read this article. Stay tuned for updates as the election results continue to roll in.

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