Americans want to see the results immediately.
As Americans approach the critical decision of choosing the 47th President, speculation is growing about potential delays in determining the winner following Election Day. According to a recent article from The New York Times, the results might not be clear immediately, causing concerns about extended vote counting.
With less than 50 days remaining before voters cast their ballots, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has voiced strong objections to the idea of protracted vote counting. He criticized the notion of dragging out the counting process, labeling it as “outrageous.”
DeSantis articulated his concerns on “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo, expressing frustration with how extended counting times can create uncertainty. “You might see one candidate leading based on Election Day votes, but as the days go on and more votes are counted, the lead could shift. This ongoing counting undermines public confidence,” DeSantis said. He emphasized that this delay not only fosters suspicion but can significantly damage the public’s trust in the electoral process. “The way to maintain integrity is to count the votes on Election Night and deliver the results,” he urged.
The New York Times article, published on Friday, raised the possibility that the pattern seen in the 2020 election—where the winner was not immediately clear—could persist into the 2024 election. The extended timelines and the misleading impressions created by early returns are largely attributed to the increased use of mail-in ballots, as opposed to traditional in-person voting.
Governor DeSantis has committed to ensuring that Florida will stand as a model for efficient and transparent voting. He pledged that Florida will count all ballots and declare a winner of the state’s 30 electoral votes by the end of Election Night. “We cannot afford delays where results are uncertain for days. We need to know what’s happening with the votes immediately,” he asserted. DeSantis’s administration has already implemented robust measures to safeguard the election process, including mandatory voter ID and strict controls to prevent illegal voting.
As the nation prepares for this pivotal election, DeSantis’s stance highlights a growing demand for prompt and transparent results to preserve electoral integrity and public confidence.