Sun Sep 15 16:48:47 UTC 2024: ## DeSantis Slams Delayed Election Results, Vows Florida Will Declare Winner on Election Night

**TALLAHASSEE, FL** – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized the potential for delayed election results, echoing concerns raised in a recent New York Times article suggesting there may be no clear winner on election night. DeSantis, citing the growing reliance on mail-in ballots, stressed the importance of counting votes and reporting results promptly.

“We can’t be in a situation where you don’t get the results for a few days,” DeSantis stated, emphasizing that Florida will announce its winner on election night. “What is going on in those few days? Where are these votes coming from?”

The governor’s comments come as the New York Times highlighted the possibility of a repeat of the 2020 presidential election, where extended vote counting cast doubt on the outcome. DeSantis, however, insists Florida will avoid this scenario by having its electoral votes declared before the end of the night.

Florida has taken significant steps to bolster election security, including requiring voter ID and ensuring only eligible citizens cast ballots. The governor has repeatedly stated his commitment to a secure and fair election process.

DeSantis also criticized states that may experience delays in reporting results, arguing that such delays erode public trust in elections. “Any of those states that are doing what The New York Times is saying, they are absolutely killing public trust in these elections,” he said.

With less than two months until the election, the governor’s stance on swift election results is likely to be a key talking point in the lead-up to November.

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