Pundits predict needle-less election night, November 5, 3:50 p.m.: The NYT election needle — along with Steve Kornacki, your terrified mother calling you, and the cigarettes you’re smoking ...

The New York Times' popular election "Needle" may not be available on Election Night, as the publication's technology guild remains on strike.. The Times' needle estimates the final outcome of an ...

The election is fast approaching. New York Times editors and reporters want to answer your questions about how we will cover one of the biggest nights in news. By Megan DiTrolio Megan DiTrolio ...

Before that, the color distinction would switch each presidential election cycle. Here's a look at how red and blue became the colors of the election and why it changed to signify certain parties.