Yes, according to the law, all ballots of all types must be counted before an election can be officially closely or certified. This includes ballots coming from overseas, from drop boxes, polling places, etc. Winners can be announced before counting is complete:It is mathematically possible to “call” an election and announce a winner before the ballot counting is complete – (but that does not mean the counting stops!) The calculation is made based on the ballots already counted to that minute and remaining outstanding ballots to count.When the polls have closed and ballot counting reaches a point where one candidate...
