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Chances of Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton Advancing Amid Slow Vote Count

Chances of Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton Advancing Amid Slow Vote Count

Summary

Two important elections in California are still too close to call several days after voting ended, with mail-in ballots still being counted. President Donald Trump has criticized the slow process, accusing Democrats of cheating without proof.

Key Facts

  • California uses a "top-two" system where the two candidates with the most votes move to the November election, regardless of party.
  • In the Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is in first place; Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are competing closely for second.
  • In California’s governor race, Republican Steve Hilton, Democrat Xavier Becerra, and Democrat Tom Steyer are all close, with vote counts still ongoing.
  • Mail-in ballots that arrive up to seven days after Election Day can still be counted, slowing final results.
  • Election workers must verify millions of ballots’ signatures, which can take weeks in close races.
  • President Trump has accused Democrats of “cheating” and trying to steal the elections without offering evidence.
  • California officials say the slow count prioritizes accuracy and voter access over speed.
  • No federal investigation into the vote count delay has been confirmed.
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