Why does it seem to take so long to count votes, even with Georgia’s electronic voting machines?

Sure, electronic votes are easier to count than old-fashioned paper ballots, but final results often don't come out until late at night.

There are a few reasons for delays: paper absentee ballots, rush-hour traffic and security procedures.

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