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Lengthy Vote Counts Frustrate, But Don't Signal Problems
The process works in states with large numbers of mail-in ballots, but Americans want election night instant gratification.

The process works in states with large numbers of mail-in ballots, but Americans want election night instant gratification.

There were also dozens of proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot raising money for and authorizing construction of affordable housing. Many passed.
Republican challenger Guy Ciarrocchi concedes Thursday, congratulating Houlahan on her re-election.
Many who supported the lie that Trump won the 2020 election lost races that could have put them in a position to influence future elections.
Young candidates winning their elections say they stand for kids who grew up under the cloud of mass shootings; ballot measures show divide.
Voters set aside their concerns about Democratic President Joe Biden and denied Republicans the sweeping midterm victory they expected.
The Andover Democrat will represent 2nd Essex and Middlesex for a third straight term. He also represented the district from 2011-15.
Auburn state Rep. Jason Osborne says state candidates campaigned on economic issues; GOP will hold Executive Council, leads in the Senate.
The Andover Democrat will represent 2nd Essex and Middlesex for a third straight term. He also represented the district from 2011-15.
Chris Pielli, a Democratic candidate, has a 16 percent lead over Republican challenger Heidi VanderWaal, according to Chesco Voter Services
The MA 6th Congressional representative said the party needs to be "laser-focused on bolstering the safeguards of democracy across America."
The election dramatically illustrated how the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the nationwide right to abortion has galvanized voters.
The Concord Democrat defeated Republican Rodney Cleaves Tuesday for the seat previously held by Tami Gouveia.
Coventry tends to lean more red than the rest of the RI, and that trend continued with the town backing Kalus, Fung and other Republicans.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson claimed victory Wednesday morning over Mandela Barnes with major media outlets calling the race by noon.
Democrat "trifecta" in Illinois as the governor's office, state senate and state house went firmly blue on Election Night.
Hailed as a "historic win" against "government overreach," vote will have no practical impact if a sweeping ban survives a court challenge.
Republican George Santos declared victory in the race to claim Democrat Tom Suozzi's seat in the U.S. Congress.
Twenty-one states have now approved recreational weed in what advocates say is an important message to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Democratic administrations have twice forged international climate pacts, only to see them jettisoned when GOP gained control of Congress.
Minnesota's Democratic Party is projected to control the Minnesota state House and Senate, along with the governor's mansion.
Several of Minnesota's statewide and legislative races were too close to call on election night.
All ballots have been counted, and Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison is up by just under 21,000 votes, unofficial vote totals show.
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray is seeking a sixth term in Congress and held a commanding lead on election night.
The Salem Democrat defeated two challengers to retain the MA Sixth Congressional District seat on Capitol Hill.
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng won her re-election campaign, according to Associated Press projections.
Hakeem Jeffries will serve another term as one of the most powerful Democrats in congress.
Here are Harlem's general election results, featuring two challenges to incumbents and several unopposed races.
The Upper East Side will have new representation in Washington and Albany next year: here are the full results from Tuesday's elections.
Here are Western Queens' general election results, with an incumbent clinging to a lead and two members of Congress cruising to re-election.
Polls in Arizona closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will succeed Gov. Doug Ducey, who served two terms as the state's 23rd governor.
The most heated race involves Zimmerman and Santos, who are squaring off to cover the district that runs from Queens to Long Island.
Multiple media outlets called the race for Gov. Hochul, including ABC, NBC and Bloomberg News.
Here are live results from all of Park Slope's contested races, from Congress to the state level.
Polls in Arizona closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Kelly, who was elected in 2020, faced Masters, who was endorsed by Trump earlier this year.
Gov. Tony Evers is projected to serve a second term after his challenger conceded, according to reports.
Incumbents Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Tish James declared themselves the victors of their respective races Tuesday night.
Both of the Upper West Side races with multiple candidates were called Tuesday night. Here is how Election Night played out locally.
Republican Ryan Wilson is challenging Democratic incumbent Julie Blaha for the role of state government's financial watchdog.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is projected to beat his Republican challenger Scott Jensen, and serve a second term in office.