2006-06-15 08:45:40 · 4 answers · asked by LinasAngel 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
They use what are called "exit polls" as people are leaving the voting place. Reporters ask people how they voted. It's that simple. They can also sometimes get the information as the polls close from poll workers, then phone it in or email it to their office as soon as they get it.
2006-06-15 08:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Death_Merchant100 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They don't. Obviously, after the last election. They base their projections on a small (about 1%) of the votes actually counted.
2006-06-15 16:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do an educated guess, based on percentages. They don't really know until all the votes are counted, unless it's a landslide.
2006-06-15 15:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Terisu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are pro-rated and assume that the voting trends they see will continue.
2006-06-15 15:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Phil My Crack In 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋