Here in UK all polls are done by with paper ballots. When polls close there is a big push to get the boxes in the right place and votes counted quick. If a recount is needed its done then an there, it causes a hold up but nothing major.

Polls close at 10pm and by midnight-ish the results start coming in. In some places like highlands & islands it takes longer (transport and weather) but usually by 4am–ish everything is fully counted and announced. Its unusual to still be going at it after 5/6 am. And yes - we’ve had some very close races lately.

My confusion is, its not really that different to how its done in Mississippi. How is it possible to still be counting votes 3 days later??

I’ve been keeping an eye on the news but I’m finding it difficult to get a clear answer. What the hell is taking so long???