The results in this election are incredibly close, and many states have not yet certified their official results. This is a normal part of the electoral process and does not mean that something is wrong with how votes are counted. It just means that voters have the opportunity to review ballots by requesting a recount, which can be either a hand recount or a machine recount. During a hand recount, ballots are examined one at a time by election officials and representatives of both candidates to determine which candidate the voter intended to vote for. In a machine recount, ballots are fed back through the voting machines to ensure that the original counting did not make any errors. If there is a discrepancy between the results of a recount and the final certified results, a court will decide which set of results to use.
If your state’s results are very close, a recount may be a good option for you. This is an important part of the democratic process that allows voters to review ballots and verify the accuracy of official results. If you decide to request a recount, please understand that it can take days or even weeks for your county election office to complete the process. You can find out more information about your specific state’s election rules by contacting your local office.