Guest columnists: Results from the Nov. 3 election may take a while, but democracy is worth the wait
“We (Professor Aaron Weinschenk and other guest columnists) feel that is important to make it clear that delays that occur following the close of the polls on Election Day should not be taken as an indication that there are problems or that the system is somehow flawed. Processing the large number of absentee ballots that will be received this year will take time given the numerous steps involved, all of which are designed to ensure that all ballots are counted fairly and accurately.”