FALSE

The claim is FALSE. Official election results in Pennsylvania are not finalized or reported as final within 24 hours of an election 18. While news organizations may provide unofficial calls or predictions, these are based on preliminary data and are not legally binding 3. The formal process of canvassing and certification occurs after the polls close and involves verifying every ballot, which can take several days or weeks 16. Specific procedures for scanning mail-in and absentee ballots into the statewide system must be followed to ensure accuracy 2 17. Furthermore, legal rulings regarding undated or misdated ballots often introduce complexity that prevents an immediate final count 10. Experts specifically note that for the 2026 elections, the public should not expect to know the final results right away due to the necessary time for accurate processing 18.