In the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has once again insisted that the election results should be announced immediately on election night. At his final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan—an important swing state—Trump declared, “We want the answer tonight.” His statement has set high expectations for an immediate outcome, despite potential delays.

Trump has repeatedly voiced concerns about possible voter fraud, though he has not provided verified evidence to support these claims. His opponent, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, is expected to pose a strong challenge, making this election especially competitive.

While Trump is pushing for a quick result, it is unlikely that all votes will be counted by election night due to the high number of postal ballots. These ballots can take longer to process, which may mean a delay in the final result. During the 2020 election, Trump prematurely claimed victory on election night and called for a halt to the vote count while he was leading. This year, similar delays might occur, particularly in states where mail-in voting is prominent.

As the race between Trump and Harris narrows, the pressure to announce results quickly is high, but election officials caution that accuracy is the priority, even if it means waiting longer.