Amidst claims of irregularities, 21 lawsuits have emerged from the November 2022 election in Harris County, Texas. Republican candidates contest the results, citing ballot shortages predominantly in GOP areas. The lawsuits could set a precedent for challenging election outcomes nationwide.

The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, one of the two chambers in the United States Congress (the other being the Senate).

Elections in the US take far longer than in most other countries because election administration is decentralized to the states. Differing rules and regulations at the state level impact the time that it takes to count votes and declare a final result.