Public perception of election integrity was seriously impacted after the 2020 debacle. The 2022 midterms with the fizzling of the "Red Wave" had some impact, as well, though I think the Republican leadership was mostly to blame there.
Any delays in counting ballots and declaring the winner of the 2024 election will further erode public trust in our elections. That erosion in trust might be terminal, at least for those on the political right.
And there will be delays. I expect this year will be a repeat of 2020.