Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026
CBS News election law contributor David Becker explains that delays in reporting election results are a normal part of the process, especially in close races. He emphasizes that election offices are under constant observation by bipartisan monitors to ensure integrity.
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Public understanding of the vote-counting process is critical for maintaining trust in democratic institutions during high-stakes election cycles.
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 1, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: And we're joined now by our CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, David Becker. David, good to have you here. So each state- they have their own systems, their own timeline for poll closings--CBS NEWS ELECTION LAW CONTRIBUTOR DAVID BECKER: Right.MARGARET BRENNAN: --and for vote counting.
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