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How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election

Nov 3, 2026 · Megan Pratz

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How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election
Voters enter a polling station at Midtown Mall on October 31, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Voters enter a polling station at Midtown Mall on October 31, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.

(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

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