Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to be patient as election officials count ballots to determine the outcome of the election.
“In 2020, it took several days to count all the votes. It's very likely we won't know the results tonight.” written by obama on social platform X.
President Obama urged Americans to “keep a few things in mind as you make your voice heard today.”
He began by reminding us that “thousands of election workers across the country are working hard today,” adding, “Please respect them.” Thank you to them. ”
“Don't share things before verifying the source,” he added.
And finally, “Let's let the process run its course. It takes time to count all the ballots.”
More than 82 million voters have cast early votes this year, according to the Associated Press, just over half of the total number of voters in the 2020 presidential election.
Each state has different rules governing when and how ballots must be counted. Some states have changed rules since 2020, which could change when results are known.
In 2020, the race was not officially called for days after the election, so experts proactively warned the public not to expect to know the outcome of the race on Tuesday night. Experts also caution that early poll results do not necessarily indicate the overall trajectory of the election.
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are on the ballot, with polls showing it could be the closest race in recent history.
Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris are tied nationally, with each receiving 48.4 percent support, according to a poll compiled by The Hill/Decision Desk.
