Governing — History Teaches Us Election Delays Are Nothing New

Written By Tessa Payer

Worried we may have to wait to find out whether Biden or Trump won? In 1800, election results were delayed for months. And don’t forget 2000, when legal battles prolonged the final results until Dec. 12.

Tessa Payer
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