Western US vote counting lags past election day, raising process scrutiny

The article explains why western US states continue counting ballots after election day, citing mail-in voting, postmark deadlines, and state-specific rules. This is an established pattern, not a deviation, but it fuels ongoing debate over election integrity and timing. The uncertainty lies in how delayed results affect public confidence and political narratives.

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