Here's why election results in the second largest US city are so slow
Summary
Election results in Los Angeles and across California are slow because the state counts many mail-in ballots, which take time to sort and verify. California allows ballots to arrive up to a week after election day, and officials have up to 30 days to finish counting all votes.Key Facts
- Every registered voter in California receives a mail-in ballot.
- About 80% of California voters use mail-in ballots.
- Mail-in ballots are valid if posted by election day and received within seven days after.
- County officials have up to 30 days after election day to count all ballots.
- Official results must be reported by July 3, and certified by July 10, 2026.
- Early results showed Republican Steve Hilton leading in the governor's race with 56% of votes counted.
- President Trump claims without evidence that Democrats are trying to steal elections in California.
- California officials say delays are normal and urge patience while votes are counted.
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