Disclaimer
Last updated: June 18, 2026
ElectIndex publishes probabilistic election forecasts, models, maps, and datasets for informational and educational purposes only. This Disclaimer explains the limits of that information and is part of our Terms of Service.
01Informational Only — Not Advice
Nothing on ElectIndex is legal, financial, investment, tax, accounting, professional, campaign, lobbying, betting, or voting advice. Our forecasts, ratings, articles, and visualizations are commentary and analysis. You are responsible for your own decisions and should consult a qualified professional and verify important information independently before acting.
02Forecasts Are Probabilistic
A forecast is a statement of probability, not a prediction of certain outcomes. A candidate or party shown as favored can lose, and an outcome given a low probability can still happen — that is the nature of probability, not an error. Probabilities, margins, seat estimates, and ranges express uncertainty and will change as new data arrives. Past accuracy does not guarantee future results.
03Data and Third-Party Sources
Our models draw on third-party and public data — including polls, the FEC, FRED, the U.S. Census, and precinct and redistricting sources — that we do not control and that may be incomplete, delayed, revised, or inaccurate. Models also rely on assumptions, transformations, and judgment calls that reasonable analysts may disagree with. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, methodology, or fitness for any purpose of any number on the Site.
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05No Wagering or Election Betting
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07Publisher Disclosure
ElectIndex is an independent research publication. We do not accept funding from political campaigns, political parties, or advocacy groups. Advertising, subscriptions, and sponsorships do not influence our forecasts, editorial decisions, or models.
Forecasts and analyses published on electindex.com are based on data, statistical methods, and modeling assumptions. While we strive for accuracy and transparency, all forecasts involve uncertainty and should not be read as guarantees or endorsements.
08Editorial Independence
ElectIndex operates with full editorial independence. Our forecasts, analyses, and editorial decisions are made solely by our staff and are not subject to influence, review, or approval by any advertiser, sponsor, donor, political party, campaign, or outside organization.
We do not accept payment for favorable coverage, adjusted forecasts, or placement of any kind. Revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and donations does not affect what we cover, how we model elections, or what we publish. Sponsors and advertisers are clearly labeled and have no part in our editorial or analytical work.
Our models and analyses are driven entirely by data, statistical methods, and documented assumptions — not by the personal political opinions of any staff member. We hold ourselves to the same standard regardless of which party or candidate a result favors. When we make errors, we correct them promptly and openly.
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