At his last campaign rally, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump raised unrealistic expectations regarding the speed of counting, stating, 'We want the answer tonight,' despite common delays.
In swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, mail ballots can only be processed after polling stations close, leading to potential delays in reporting official results.
Ballots cast at polling stations are generally counted first, followed by postal votes, which can cause significant fluctuations in reported results, referred to as the 'red mirage'.
Optical scanners are commonly used for counting ballots, considered faster and more accurate than manual counting, and can affect the speed and accuracy of election reporting.
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