How election votes and data for 2026 are collected at NBC news

The four steps of the election process and data collection at NBC news. Learn how election votes are counted and 2026 election data is gathered at NBC news.

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SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesIran warPoliticsU.S. NewsWorldSportsShoppingTiplineBusinessHealthCultureScienceYesterday's Primary racesGeorgia House SpecialSenate resultsHouse resultsGovernor resultsWhen are primaries in my state?IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.How Election Data Is CollectedThe goal of the NBC News Decision Desk is to provide real-time, accurate election results as soon as they are made available by election officials. The Associated Press provides election results data to NBC News and other major news organizations (ABC News, CBS News, CNN, and Fox News Media). The AP delivers timely and comprehensive election data on Election Day and in the following days, weeks and months until results are certified by each of the states.

In the 2026 primaries, votes will be collected in all 50 states for statewide offices (U.S. Senate, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general), the House of Representatives, key ballot measures, and other races of national interest.