Are there still mail in ballots to be counted

In the United States, the process of counting mail-in ballots can take several days or even weeks after Election Day. The timeline for counting mail-in ballots varies from state to state, and it's influenced by several factors, including:

  1. State laws: Each state has its own laws and regulations regarding mail-in ballots. Some states allow mail-in ballots to be counted before Election Day, while others require them to be counted after Election Day.
  2. Volume of mail-in ballots: States with a high volume of mail-in ballots may take longer to count them, as they need to process and verify each ballot individually.
  3. Election officials' workload: Election officials may need to prioritize counting in-person votes before turning their attention to mail-in ballots.

As of my knowledge cutoff, some states are still counting mail-in ballots. Here are a few examples:

  1. Arizona: As of November 12, Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, had around 250,000 mail-in ballots left to count.
  2. Georgia: As of November 12, Fulton County, which includes Atlanta, had around 100,000 mail-in ballots left to count.
  3. Michigan: As of November 12, Wayne County, which includes Detroit, had around 100,000 mail-in ballots left to count.
  4. Nevada: As of November 12, Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, had around 100,000 mail-in ballots left to count.
  5. Pennsylvania: As of November 12, Philadelphia County had around 100,000 mail-in ballots left to count.

Please note that these numbers are subject to change, and it's possible that more states may still be counting mail-in ballots. You can check with your state's election officials or website for the most up-to-date information on the status of mail-in ballot counting in your area.