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2024 Election: Why Results Might Be Delayed
Experts explain why the 2024 presidential election results might not be known on election night due to various factors, including differing state rules on vote counting.
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Elections Research CenterUniversity Of Wisconsin-MadisonAuburn UniversityAbc News538
Barry BurdenMitchell BrownKamala HarrisDonald TrumpJoe Biden
- How are election officials addressing concerns about potential delays in reporting results?
- Election officials in key states are warning of potential delays, emphasizing their commitment to accuracy and security over speed. They maintain that delays do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing.
- How did the 2020 election illustrate the potential for delays in projecting election results?
- The 2020 election saw delays in several key states due to expanded mail-in voting and other pandemic-related changes. This highlights the potential for delays in the 2024 election, even without malfeasance.
- What are the primary reasons for potential delays in projecting a winner of the 2024 presidential election?
- Delays in projecting a winner are due to various factors, including differing state rules for processing mail-in ballots, and the need to ensure accuracy and security of the vote count.
- What is the process after the news projects a winner, and what factors could influence the finalization of results?
- While news organizations may project a winner based on early vote counts, official results and certifications from states will take time; recounts and legal challenges could further extend the process.
- Which states are most likely to determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, and why might they cause delays?
- Seven swing states will likely decide the election: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states have varying rules and timelines for processing ballots, contributing to potential delays.