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Voters cast ballots to determine control of Congress

Voters cast ballots to determine control of Congress

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Pennsylvania Senate race will help determine chamber control

Pennsylvania Senate race will help determine chamber control

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How election results will affect the Biden administration

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Nancy Pelosi on husband's assault, election chances

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Technical issues reported, but no major security issues

Technical issues reported, but no major security issues

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Key races in Arizona may not be called on election night

Key races in Arizona may not be called on election night

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Rep. Gary Palmer on Republican priorities after election

Rep. Gary Palmer on Republican priorities after election

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Election night panel on key races and what's at stake

Election night panel on key races and what's at stake

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Georgia Senate race to runoff as count continues in Arizona

Georgia Senate race to runoff as count continues in Arizona

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Control of Congress in balance with close races undecided

Control of Congress in balance with close races undecided

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Democrat Landsman flips House seat held by GOP's Rep. Chabot

Democrat Landsman flips House seat held by GOP's Rep. Chabot

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PBS News Hour

How the Associated Press calls winners on election night

As polls close on election night and results come in, the NewsHour will rely on the Associated Press for race calls. The AP has more than 4,000 reporters on the ground in all 50 states monitoring vote totals to project election outcomes. AP Executive Editor Julie Pace joined Judy Woodruff to explain more about how and when races are called, and what to expect.
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