Blame the early ballots that get dropped off on Election Day at the polls. Stir in increasingly competitive contests, and it adds up to days' worth of waiting for a definitive result. Maricopa County estimated vote counting would run 10-13 days before every ballot is counted.

Arizona saw a relatively smooth day of voting Tuesday, save for technical issues and long lines in the northeastern corner of the state. Officials statewide were prepared for a busy day at voting sites,

Arizona is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 11 electoral votes at stake. See live results here.