Voters Frustrated By Predictions Of Election Result Delays, Demand Return To Faster Counts

As Election Day approaches, Fox News Decision Desk chief Arnon Mishkin has warned that it could take four days to determine the winner of the 2024 presidential election.

Mishkin, who spoke with Politico, noted that the vote-counting process in key states like Pennsylvania could drag on, leaving voters waiting longer than they’re used to for results. This projection has sparked frustration and concern, as delays have become more common since 2020.

Before 2020, election results were typically known within a day. The new vote-counting methods, particularly mail-in ballots, have introduced a level of uncertainty that many voters find unsettling. What was once a reliable process has become drawn out and unclear, making Americans question why these delays are becoming the norm.

Mishkin’s comments about the possibility of a four-day delay have only heightened the sense of frustration. His suggestion that the closeness of the race, combined with slow vote-counting procedures, could mirror the delays seen in 2020 is a reminder of how much has changed in the electoral process. For many voters, the 2020 election cast a shadow over the integrity of the system, and 2024 is already shaping up to be no different.

As more Americans express their dissatisfaction with the delays, there is a growing call to return to a system that provides clear results within a reasonable time frame. The idea of waiting days to know the outcome of the election is simply not acceptable to many voters.