Arizona has experienced very close election results, which require meticulous counting to ensure accuracy. When races are tight, officials are even more careful with the count, and this often includes double-checking totals and verifying batches, adding to the time needed.

You can't register to vote on Election Day in Arizona, but you can take steps now to prepare for the next election. Here's what to do.

Ever since election night, when Democrats in key swing districts started off in the lead, Republicans have gained ground. As of Friday, GOP candidates for the House and Senate have overtaken their rivals in almost every race.

Several Maryland boards of elections received bomb threats Friday night, the state administrator of elections said on X. Elections officials were in the process of counting ballots. “Currently several local boards of elections received bomb threats.