Nevada's vote count for the U.S. presidential election will extend well beyond Election Day.
According to Breitbart, the expected delay echoes scenarios from the 2020 presidential election, signaling a potential week-long wait to declare a winner.
NBC News has alerted the public to anticipate delays in announcing the next U.S. president, primarily due to Nevada's lengthy count process for the presidential elections. According to NBC's Chuck Todd, this prolongation echoes the previous election cycle and could significantly delay the nation's final results.
With Nevada a critical swing state, the victory margins in such states could dictate when a winner can be confirmed. In 2020, President Joe Biden secured Nevada by a narrow margin of 50.1% against Donald Trump’s 47.7%, illustrating the tight competition and slow ballot counting in the state.
CNN analysts have also expressed doubts about an election night resolution, proposing that, like in previous election cycles, the surge in mail-in and provisional ballots will complicate the quick tallying of votes. The meticulous process in swing states, particularly Nevada, means final results could be days away.
Paul Bois from Breitbart News discussed the possibility of either a clear election night win due to a significant lead by either candidate or a drawn-out result if the race tightens. He noted that the close margins in essential states could produce extended counts.
Vice President Kamala Harris has commented on the campaign’s expectations and encouraged patience among the electorate. In a statement, she conveyed confidence in the campaign's prospects while acknowledging the likelihood of delays in definitive results.
Chuck Todd of NBC News highlighted the potential legal challenges ahead. The processing of provisional ballots, which include those needing corrections—commonly termed 'fixed' or 'cured'—could become a legal battleground.
In a recent analysis, Todd described the likely legal disputes regarding which ballots are counted. This includes how long it could take to resolve these issues, potentially drawing out the result declaration process.
Chuck Todd further explained the implications of the count delays: “So, she wins North Carolina, we could be living here in Nevada waiting and waiting and waiting. And, if you remember, Nevada will take a week to count all their votes,” he said.
As Nevada continues to count each vote diligently, the notion of landing clear election results on the night itself becomes more unlikely. The state's significant role could mean the wait will test both the candidates' and voters' patience alike.
