The expected vote is an estimate of the total number of ballots that will be cast in a specific race once all counting is complete.
This figure relies on several key data points, including the number of early votes already submitted and real-time information provided by county election officials to vote reporters on Election Day. The expected vote total is dynamic and can be updated as NBC News gathers new information.
Vote data is provided by the Associated Press. Projections and estimates are made by the NBC News Decision Desk.