The correct answer to this open question is the following.
In a general election, each state has officials who count and certify votes.
A general election in the United States politics, people chose most of their representants and officials. This election is held at the federal, state and county level. That is why during a primary election, the party selects its candidates for the positions in the election, and in a general election the elect the official candidate. So yes, in a general election, each state has officials who count and certify votes.
