Every Vote Must Be Counted

Election night this year will probably not end with a victory speech by either candidate. And it shouldn’t. This election, like most of 2020, has been anything but normal. From a global pandemic to face masks, to plexiglass at a debate, the campaign trail looks different from any previous election year.

The same goes for voting.

Voters choosing to mail-in their vote does not mean it counts less or isn’t counted at all. In all elections, counting all the votes is a vital part of the democratic process.

The timing of when states begin tabulating mail-in ballot votes differs from state to state. In some states, officials are unable to verify ballot signatures and open envelopes until election day. And in other states ballots cannot be counted until the polls close. With millions of Americans voting by mail this year, it could take a while before the election is decided.

Counting all the votes is important, and in this crucial election, and it’s not something to be skirted. Neither candidate should be able to declare victory until every vote is counted.

As votes are tabulated and television networks, try to read tea leaves on election night, it’s extremely important for Americans to prepare themselves for not having a definitive winner on election night. There is no question that Trump will try to…