About DDHQ

We are the leading provider of real-time election results, race calls, and data.

Our story

Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) is a trusted provider of election results, race projections, and data services to media organizations, technology platforms, financial institutions, and research teams across the United States and worldwide. Our mission is simple: deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive election information that helps organizations inform the public and make sense of complex electoral outcomes.

Founded by a team of election and data experts, DDHQ combines rigorous methodology with modern technology to collect, organize and analyze election related data at every level. Uniquely, we cover the full ballot — from presidential and congressional races to statewide contests, state legislative races, mayoral elections, county positions, and school boards — providing one of the most comprehensive election datasets available.

Accuracy, Speed, and Transparency

DDHQ is known for its disciplined race-calling process and commitment to transparency. Our projections are based on statistical modeling, vote tabulation analysis, and expert review, ensuring decisions are made with precision and consistency. We prioritize accuracy over speed, while delivering projections quickly enough to meet the demands of live news coverage and business solutions.

Comprehensive Election Coverage

Our team collects and processes results for tens of thousands of races each cycle, including down-ballot contests often overlooked by national providers. This breadth allows our clients to offer deeper local coverage and more meaningful insights to their audiences.

Technology Built for Modern Newsrooms and Platforms

DDHQ delivers election data through APIs, embeddable results, dashboards, and customized feeds designed for seamless integration across broadcast, digital, and enterprise systems. Whether powering live election-night coverage, research platforms, or internal analytics tools, our infrastructure is built for reliability, scalability, and real-time performance.

Our Commitment

We believe informed citizens strengthen democracy. By delivering clear, reliable, and comprehensive election information, Decision Desk HQ helps organizations serve their audiences with confidence when it matters most.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where our election results come from, how fast we project races compared to other outlets, how the Forecast and Election Pulse work, and every projection we have ever retracted — answered in one place.

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