This chapter explores the differences in ballot counting laws across various states, focusing on California's recent law that extends the counting period to 17 days post-election. It highlights the implications of these legal variations on election outcomes, particularly with the rise of mail-in voting.
In the next episode in our presidential election miniseries, we discuss election night itself. Will there be some states where early returns favor Trump even if Biden might win when all the votes are counted? If so, what can we do to mitigate any misunderstanding or misinformation from the media or the candidates?