Early voting has already begun in key elections that will shape leadership across the country, from Congress to local governments. Traditionally, PBS News has partnered with the Associated Press to monitor and report vote tallies, a process set to resume on election day. The system ensures transparency in counting ballots, though the mechanics behind it remain less understood by the public. A deeper look examines how the AP verifies and publishes election results to maintain accuracy in one of the most critical democratic processes.
Nearly 40 million votes have already been cast for races that will determine not only who controls Congress, but also governors, mayors and city councils. For many years, PBS News has relied on the Associated Press to keep track of results, and we will again next Tuesday. Deema Zein takes a closer look at how the AP counts the vote.
