{
  "id": 17140001,
  "title": "WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/watch-how-does-the-associated-press-call-2026-midterm-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:55:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-how-does-the-associated-press-call-2026-midterm-election-winners-4-things-to-know"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Associated Press (AP) is preparing to call winners for thousands of U.S. midterm election races on Election Day, marking a significant expansion of its election coverage. For the first time in a major general election, the AP is partnering with broadcast news networks to survey voters through a new Voter Poll, which will provide insights into voter demographics and motivations across every state with a statewide election. The AP's Decision Team, comprised of journalists, data analysts, and political science experts, will analyze the data collected from local voting precincts, election offices, and the new Voter Poll to determine the winners. While most races are called on election night, some may take longer, particularly those with tight margins or issues with vote entry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/bth-sugar-babies-where-does-consent-end-and-exploitation-begin-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-30T02:00:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}