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ELECTION DAY

COVERAGE

Conducted by Edison Research

Distributed by Reuters

The definitive source for accurate, timely and comprehensive election data:
Exit Polls, Vote Count, Election Projections, Delegate Estimates

Nation Election Pool Logo

ELECTION DAY

COVERAGE

Conducted by Edison Research

Distributed by Reuters

The definitive source for accurate, timely and comprehensive election data:
Exit Polls, Vote Count, Election Projections, Delegate Estimates

The survey of record for U.S. elections

Since 2004, The National Election Pool (NEP) and Edison Research have conducted the only national exit polls in the United States. The NEP is the source for projections and analysis for every midterm election, presidential primary, and presidential election. Our 2022 general election coverage included Election Day exit polls at voting locations around the country, weeks of in-person exit polls at early voting locations, and multi-mode (phone and web) RBS surveys of by-mail voters.

The survey of record for U.S. elections

Since 2004, The National Election Pool (NEP) and Edison Research have conducted the only national exit polls in the United States. The NEP is the source for projections and analysis for every midterm election, presidential primary, and presidential election. Our 2022 general election coverage included Election Day exit polls at voting locations around the country, weeks of in-person exit polls at early voting locations, and multi-mode (phone and web) RBS surveys of by-mail voters.

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A proven source for accurate and timely

Nationwide vote tabulation

In an effort to improve quality, streamline data collection, and expand election coverage in 2018, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, and NBC News ended their arrangement with the Associated Press for vote tabulation and now exclusively partner with Edison Research for these data.

Edison Research provides the NEP with a fast and accurate vote count throughout the nation, delivering data for all statewide races and all House races. Race projections are made in all 50 states for statewide races and ballot measures, as well as all 435 House races.

A proven source for accurate and timely

Nationwide vote tabulation

In an effort to improve quality, streamline data collection, and expand election coverage in 2018, ABC News, CBS News, CNN, and NBC News ended their arrangement with the Associated Press for vote tabulation and now exclusively partner with Edison Research for these data.

Edison Research provides the NEP with a fast and accurate vote count throughout the nation, delivering data for all statewide races and all House races. Race projections are made in all 50 states for statewide races and ballot measures, as well as all 435 House races.

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Edison Research and the National Election Pool are partnering with Reuters to provide Election Day and early voter exit polls, vote tabulation, and race projections for the 2024 Presidential Primaries and General Election.

Reuters provides tailored U.S. Election Coverage Packages, including a data-only package, graphics package, and journalism package. Clients can access data through an API and user-friendly customer web-based application.

Election Day and Absentee Voter Polls

Our unique data includes the only national and state election and early voter exit polls in the U.S., and the only projections and analyses based on the opinions of people you can be sure are voters. We have kept our methodology free of any shortcuts or “opt-in” online panels. Real voters, accurate results.

  • Proven probability-based sampling methods for accurate results
  • In-person interviews with tens of thousands of voters as they leave their polling places on the day of the election
  • In-person interviews at early voting locations around the country
  • Absentee voter multi-mode polls using advanced registration-based sampling methods
  • Detailed analysis of who voted and why they made their choices
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Election Day and Absentee Voter Polls

Our unique data includes the only national and state election and early voter exit polls in the U.S., and the only projections and analyses based on the opinions of people you can be sure are voters. We have kept our methodology free of any shortcuts or “opt-in” online panels. Real voters, accurate results.

  • Proven probability-based sampling methods for accurate results
  • In-person interviews with tens of thousands of voters as they leave their polling places on the day of the election
  • In-person interviews at early voting locations around the country
  • Absentee voter multi-mode polls using advanced registration-based sampling methods
  • Detailed analysis of who voted and why they made their choices

The NEP Poll’s superior methodology includes probability-based samples and interviews with real voters

NEP and AP Poll Methodology Comparison (2018)

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Source: AP VoteCast Methodology Description

Vote Count

The NEP provides media organizations with real-time vote results in all 50 states for statewide races, ballot initiatives, and House races. We track every vote until results are certified by all states. Vote count data is available for statewide results, vote by Congressional District, county vote data breakouts for statewide races, and all U.S. House races.

The fastest and most complete results

The NEP relies on multiple sources for data and a team of the most experienced election experts to provide faster and more accurate data.

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Computer Vote Count NEP

Vote Count

The NEP provides media organizations with real-time vote results in all 50 states for statewide races, ballot initiatives, and House races. We track every vote until results are certified by all states. Vote count data is available for statewide results, vote by Congressional District, county vote data breakouts for statewide races, and all U.S. House races.

The fastest and most complete results

The NEP relies on multiple sources for data and a team of the most experienced election experts to provide faster and more accurate data.

NEP vs. AP House Calls 2022: 296 called first by the NEP, 73 by the AP

Source for Edison House Projections: https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-ELECTION/RESULTS/dwvkdgzdqpm/
Source for AP House Projections: https://apnews.com/hub/2022-race-calls

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More data and faster results means timely projections and analysis

Edison’s combination of Election Day exit polls along with early and by-mail voter surveys provides a preview of the important stories on Election Night, and early poll results are available to subscribers at 5pm Eastern, delivering an accurate picture of the key stories of Election Night. At 5pm on Election Night in 2022, Edison’s estimate of the national House popular vote was 51% for the Republicans and 48% for the Democrats. This estimate exactly matched the final margin of 3 points (50.6% to 47.8%).

For the 2022 General Election, race projections were made in all 50 states for statewide races, ballot measures, as well as all 435 House races.

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Race Projections –

More data and faster results means timely projections and analysis

Edison’s combination of Election Day exit polls along with early and by-mail voter surveys provides a preview of the important stories on Election Night, and early poll results are available to subscribers at 5pm Eastern, delivering an accurate picture of the key stories of Election Night. At 5pm on Election Night in 2022, Edison’s estimate of the national House popular vote was 51% for the Republicans and 48% for the Democrats. This estimate exactly matched the final margin of 3 points (50.6% to 47.8%).

For the 2022 General Election, race projections were made in all 50 states for statewide races, ballot measures, as well as all 435 House races.

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