Election Day winners may not be known for a few days, White House says

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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a briefing at the White House, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci/AP

Election Day winners may not be known for a few days, White House says

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The White House warned that it could take days to know the results of the Nov. 8 elections.

The ballot count is expected to draw intense scrutiny amid heightened concerns over election integrity.

“We may not know all the winners of elections for a few days,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on the eve of Election Day.

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Ballot counts, automatic recounts, and challenges to the results could all slow the final results for Tuesday’s races and could stoke concerns about the legitimacy of some close races.

The results will determine control of the House and Senate heading into 2024, complicating President Joe Biden’s next two years in office if Democrats lose control.

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The comments by Biden’s press secretary come as polls show late ballots breaking toward Republicans.

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