How exit polls work and how NBC News uses them on election night

Exit polls, large-scale studies of voters, now include phone calls to early and mail voters as well as interviews outside polling places on Election Day.

How Donald Trump won, according to NBC News Exit Poll

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, NBC News projects — overcoming polls, prosecutions and other pitfalls that appeared to be standing in his way over a two-year ...

NBC News Exit Poll: Voters express deep concern about America's democracy and economy

The state of democracy and the economy in the United States were the top issues on the minds of voters as they cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, according to preliminary results from ...

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Exit polls 2024: How the gender gap is playing out in key swing states

The gender gap is considered a key factor in the presidential race. Preliminary exit polls results provide some insight into vote preferences among men and women.

NBC’s Steve Kornacki breaks down final NBC News poll

The final NBC News poll before Election Day shows the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tied at 49%. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve ...

Final NBC News poll: Harris and Trump are neck and neck before Election Day

The final national NBC News poll of the 2024 presidential campaign finds a neck and neck contest defined by clashing forces that have aided both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump ...

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

Andrea Mitchell is exiting MSNBC anchor desk but will remain with NBC News

The longest-tenured journalist at the network gives up her daytime cable program but remains chief Washington correspondent.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

How Trump is using a new 'big lie' to undermine the 2024 election results

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters are mobilizing around a new “big lie”: the false claim that a flood of noncitizens votes could swing the 2024 election.

2024 election exit poll analysis: Abortion

Attitudes on abortion were not as one-sided as it may have seemed in the 2024 election, according to exit poll analyses.

What the exit polls say about the 2024 election

Voters rejected Vice President Kamala Harris’s and Democrats’ left-leaning platform which doubled down on progressive social issues while largely neglecting the economy.

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How Harris and Trump are spending election night

Election Day 2024 is finally underway, and Americans are waiting to learn who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Tony Dokoupil report on how Vice President ...

How will the US election affect markets?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - November 3

How to follow on the BBC

Whether you plan to follow the White House race on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.

How election day unfolded in the US

Voters make their choice in historic election

World - Financial Times - November 6

US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation

Outlets that play a critical role in calling results are investing to counter distrust in mass media

World - Financial Times - November 1

US presidential election updates: Kamala Harris on Saturday Night Live, Iowa polling puts Donald Trump behind

Harris makes surprise appearance ‘live from New York’, while Trump’s Republicans lose a court challenge over balloting in Fulton county, Georgia, for the 5 November election. Don’t miss important ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them

Former NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

38 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?

Like the seemingly unending comic book movie craze, Hollywood loves to find a type of film that it can turn into the next big cultural touchstone. Over the years, we've seen movies based on video ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

A New Insult Reminds Puerto Ricans of How Trump Treated Them

As president, Donald Trump fought bitterly with Puerto Rican officials, ridiculed them and resisted sending aid to the territory after devastating hurricanes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

US election votes in maps and charts

Analysis of the results of the election.

Here's how presidential election recounts work in key swing states

Here’s what to know about the rules that govern if and how presidential race recounts are conducted in each of the seven swing states.

Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says

PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living. Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election

Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentiment

Business - Financial Times - October 28

What you need to know about Election Day exit polls

Exit polls are surveys conducted as voters leave their polling places.

Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues

CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.

How The Times’s Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Did the US election polls fail?

Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

NBC News projects Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

NBC News is projecting that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and will be the 47th president of the United States. NBC News' Chuck Todd breaks down the result.

The US swing states targeted with extreme ads

Pivotal battlegrounds are being swamped by messaging from Harris and Trump campaigns

Business - Financial Times - October 25

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

How the US election could impact the Middle East

Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.

How the US election may unsettle Europe

Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economics

World - Financial Times - November 2

US election guide: how to watch like an expert

Here is an hour-by-hour guide on how to watch election night like an expert. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - November 4

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