Due to unique vote-counting regulations and procedural constraints, the 2024 presidential election results could extend well past Election Day in several states.
Here’s why some key states might take longer to finalize their results, reported the New York Post:
- Alaska: Counting delays stem from Alaska’s vast rural regions and the requirement to tally absentee ballots up to seven days post-Election Day.
- Arizona: Due to a high volume of mail-in ballots, especially those dropped off on Election Day, the state requires meticulous verification, delaying counts in populous Maricopa County until days after.
- California: With a dominant vote-by-mail system and a lengthy 30-day verification window, California often sees extended counting, which could impact several competitive House races.
- Nevada: While mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day will count if received within four days after, a tight Harris-Trump contest could prolong final results.
- North Carolina: New legislation now bars counting of early votes until after polls close, potentially delaying results longer than in 2020.
- Pennsylvania: Prohibiting ballot processing before Election Day has caused slowdowns in previous cycles and may prolong results again, especially with anticipated high voter turnout.
- Wisconsin: Absentee and early voting rates remain high, and vote counting can only start on Election Day, which could delay final results.
- Georgia: Reforms post-2020 have aimed to expedite results, with early and absentee results expected by 8 p.m. on Election Day, promising swifter reporting than last cycle.
- Michigan: New counting provisions should yield quicker results this year, with early tabulation beginning for larger precincts on October 28, aiming for unofficial results by November 6.
This article was written with assistance from artificial intelligence.