The Exit Poll

An exit poll is a survey conducted by researchers at polling stations as voters leave to cast their ballots. It asks a small, random sample of voters whom they voted for and other demographic questions. The purpose is to quickly gauge the election results before official counts are available, providing an early indication of the outcome. Exit polls help media outlets and analysts analyze voting trends, voter behavior, and support for candidates or issues. They are designed to be representative, but since they involve only a sample, their predictions are subject to some margin of error.