As the nation eagerly awaits the final results of the 2020 presidential election, Gwinnett County in Georgia is facing significant delays in reporting their election results. The delays are attributed to issues with the adjudication software used to certify write-in votes.
Gwinnett County, a key battleground in the state of Georgia, had a total of 322,000 pre-election ballots, which included both in-person and mail-in votes. Additionally, approximately 96,000 in-person votes were cast today as of 6:30 p.m. local time, with the final count expected to be even higher.
While the majority of precincts have reported their results, the county is unable to post the final numbers until the write-in votes are fully certified. County officials had aimed to have most of the early ballots posted by 8:30 p.m. local time, but due to the delays in the certification process, this timeline has been pushed back.
Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for Georgia's secretary of state office, has indicated that there are approximately 1.5 million outstanding votes still to be counted statewide. This further underscores the importance of ensuring that every vote is accurately tallied and reported.
As the nation watches closely, Gwinnett County and other counties in Georgia are working diligently to complete the certification process and provide the final election results in a timely manner. The delays highlight the complexities and challenges involved in conducting a fair and accurate election, especially in such a closely contested race.
