Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated PressATLANTA (AP) — Lengthy vote counts in states such as Arizona or California can frustrate candidates and their supporters, but they don’t indicate anything is wrong with the voting or the tallying of ballots. Vote counting even in races where a winner can be called on election night doesn’t stop until every eligible ballot has been verified and counted. That takes time — sometimes a few…

Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

"A lot of the important work we do for elections happens after Election Day," one county election supervisor said.

Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

"A lot of the important work we do for elections happens after Election Day," one county election supervisor said.

Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

"A lot of the important work we do for elections happens after Election Day," one county election supervisor said.

Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

"A lot of the important work we do for elections happens after Election Day," one county election supervisor said.

Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don't signal problems

"A lot of the important work we do for elections happens after Election Day," one county election supervisor said.