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Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-04

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• What happened: Why is the western US still counting votes after election day? Why is the western US still counting votes after election day? Polls have closed in the US midterms, but results from some western states may not emerge for days. Zeena Aqel explains how mail-in voting, a system built for convenience, became a flashpoint in... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?

Polls have closed in the US midterms, but results from some western states may not emerge for days. Zeena Aqel explains how mail-in voting, a system built for convenience, became a flashpoint in America’s fight over trust in the election process.

Source: Al Jazeera
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