President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day.

ATLANTA — President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen a flurry of activity to address it.

Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears by: CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY, Associated Press. Posted: Jul 6, 2025 / 04:18 AM PDT.

Trump, GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts. A ballot drop box outside of the Civic Building in Silver Spring during early voting for the 2024 general election.