https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/11/10/why-are-election-results-taking-so-long-across-the-bay-area/ > Voters expecting to know quickly who had vanquished the competition to become their next mayor or member of the city council have had their hopes dashed this week. > Results for races across the Bay Area trickled in, leaving the political future of many communities in limbo after a Tuesday election that has enormous consequences for vexing regional issues such as housing, homelessness and public safety.