# How Accurate Are Election Pundits? 2026 by the Numbers

Figures as of 2026-10-06; they move as results are certified and graded.

## How accurate were pundits' 2026 election predictions?

The 2026 results are not certified yet, so there is no accuracy to report. 264 checkable calls from 51 pundits are on the record so far, 0 graded; this page fills in as results are certified.

## Who is the most accurate election pundit?

Ranked by MissedTakes Score across every cycle graded, not 2026 alone; ten or more graded articles to be ranked. Full list: https://missedtakes.co/elections/leaderboard

1. [Clay Travis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/clay-travis) — score 74.2, accuracy 98.3%, 27 graded
2. [Erick-Woods Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/erick-woods-erickson) — score 70.3, accuracy 95.9%, 29 graded

## Cite these numbers

MissedTakes, "How Accurate Are Election Pundits? 2026 by the Numbers", missedtakes.co/elections/accuracy?cycle=2026, accessed 2026-10-06.

CSV: https://missedtakes.co/elections/accuracy.csv?cycle=2026 · Methodology: https://missedtakes.co/methodology