Concerns Rise Over Election Delays After Fox News Predicts Days-Long Wait For Results

Americans may not know the winner of the 2024 presidential election until four days after voting ends, according to Fox News Decision Desk chief Arnon Mishkin. Mishkin, in an interview with Politico, pointed out that the slow vote-counting process in key swing states, like Pennsylvania, could delay the announcement of results until the weekend. This is causing concern among voters who expect faster, more reliable outcomes.

The delay raises serious questions about why, in a time of advanced technology, the system is becoming slower. Before the 2020 election, it was common to know the outcome within hours of polls closing. Many are now concerned that these delays only serve to fuel public distrust in the election process.

Mishkin has warned that this close race, combined with the time it takes to count mail-in and early votes, could mirror the delays seen in the 2020 election. For many Americans, that election marked a turning point where trust in the system began to erode. The fact that we could face similar delays in 2024 only adds to the suspicion that something has gone wrong with how votes are counted.

The prediction that it could take up to four days to determine the next president has left many questioning why the system has become so cumbersome. It’s hard not to wonder if the changes made since 2020 have done anything to improve the situation or if they’ve simply made things worse.

As voters continue to express frustration, it’s clear that the delays in announcing results are eroding confidence in a process that should be swift and transparent.