Why some key races won't be decided on election night
NPR
What the coverage says
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, NPR outlines the collaborative process it uses with the Associated Press to make race calls and identifies key House contests to watch as results arrive. Concurrently, CBS News warns that delayed outcomes are normal rather than evidence of a rigged system, noting that final results for some competitive races may take time to resolve.
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
Timeline
- NPR first reported it
- CBS News reported it
- Latest update
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