Understanding the 'Expected Vote'

The 'expected vote' refers to the estimated total number of votes anticipated in a specific election race once all ballots are counted.

The 'expected vote' refers to the estimated total number of votes anticipated in a specific election race once all ballots are counted.

How the Estimate is Determined

This figure is an estimate that considers several factors. These include the number of early votes cast and information provided by county election officials to vote reporters on Election Day.

The expected vote total can change as new information is collected by NBC News.

Data Sources and Projections

Vote data is provided by the Associated Press. Projections are made by the NBC News Decision Desk.