The absentees from Washington and Westmoreland have been counted.
And as for Lamb having no mandate, you could say the same about Saccone.
Are you sure they have been counted already?
The article says, “...with some absentee ballots outstanding”.
Also, what about the out-of-country military and other voters? I think sometimes it takes a few more days for those to all be considered. Lets not forget the provisional ballots too. Of course, I am still be hopeful, as ever slight, as always.