Trump cries ‘steal’ over slow California vote count, but anti-fraud system works, say experts
Summary
California’s slow vote counting in the recent primary election has caused frustration and accusations of election rigging from President Trump and others. Experts say the slow pace is due to processes designed to prevent fraud and ensure every vote is counted accurately, though they suggest ways to speed up counting without hurting accuracy.Key Facts
- California counts votes slowly to verify signatures and allow voters to fix errors on mail-in ballots.
- Most California voters use mail-in ballots, which are checked both electronically and by people.
- Voters have 22 days after election day to correct mistakes on their ballots.
- President Donald Trump claimed the slow count was an attempt to steal elections, leading to a federal observer being sent to watch the process.
- The slow count happens because many voters turn in ballots on or just before election day, causing a backlog.
- Experts suggest that shortening the time allowed to fix ballots and investing more resources could speed up results.
- Some counties have systems where voters can cast ballots at the polling site on election day, speeding up processing.
- Experts say the system prioritizes accuracy and voter confidence over speed.
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