Opinion
The 2024 Election polls got close to the mark. That's the best we can expect.
You don’t have to take my word for it. Let’s compare the average of pre-election polls — computed by FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics — to the latest results in swing states where NBC News has projected a winner. We’ve proven that we can get close to the mark — which is the best we can reasonably expect from polling.
The Latest: Polls close in 6 states as the world awaits results in historic US election
Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. They'll also be determining which party will control the House and Senate.
When do the polls close on Election Day 2024? Here's which states close their polls first
Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local, but some start voting as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m. This information all depends on which state you live in, and sometimes even on your county or municipality.
Can you trust Election Day exit polls? What to know as Harris and Trump face off
After 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Election Day, Americans will get their first look at exit polls, which could offer early intel in the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for the presidency.
US election: Key states too close to call as count underway
The world is watching as polls close in the 2024 US presidential election. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a tight race, with Ohio and Texas going to Trump and Harris taking New York and Illinois.
Most Polls Underestimated Trump. Here’s Why Ours Didn’t
We used phone calls, text messages and online and in-app polling to reach a broad range of voters.
Were 2024 Election Polls Wrong? Pollsters Give Verdicts
These may not be the best numbers, but they are below average errors, i.e., as I suggested previously, the average error in ...
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Most Accurate Pollster of 2020 Shows Battleground Sweep for Trump in Final Polls
In its final volley in the bewildering battle of the polls that has dominated the final days of the presidential campaign, ...
Who is projected to win US presidential race in Michigan? What our polls tell us
Here's a quick look at the state of the 2024 election in Michigan, from the Trump vs. Harris presidential race to U.S. Senate ...
Early Results Suggest the Polls Were Notably Accurate
Collectively they indicated that the presidential race would be close, and it appears they got it right without significantly ...
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The Polls May Be Way Off. That Doesn’t Mean the Election Was Rigged.
A divergence between polling and vote counts can happen. No matter what a losing side says in the coming days, your vote is safe and secure.
New presidential election polls released in Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina: See results
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris remain in a razor-thin race to claim up-for-grabs swing states that could ...
Exit polls reveal Americans are concerned with the state of the economy
After millions of Americans voted November 5, thousands shared their opinions on what the biggest issues in the country are.
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Presidential polls: What to know about margin of error, methods and more
As Americans await election results, many are looking to the polls for clues. From the margins of error to methodology, ...