California's "red mirage" feeds MAGA fraud frenzy
Summary
California counts mail-in ballots slowly, which causes early Republican leads to fade as more Democratic ballots are counted. President Trump and his supporters claim this process shows fraud, but election officials say it is normal, legal, and meant to count all valid votes.Key Facts
- California counts mail-in ballots for weeks after Election Day to include all votes postmarked on time.
- Early returns often show Republicans leading, but Democrats gain as more mail ballots are counted.
- Republicans, including President Trump, claim the slow count is evidence of fraud without proof.
- California mailed ballots to all active voters during the COVID pandemic and made this permanent to increase voting access.
- Mail ballots must arrive within seven days after Election Day to be counted.
- The large number of registered Democrats in Los Angeles makes Republican wins unlikely despite early leads.
- Trump’s campaign and some GOP officials want stricter voting laws, including proof of citizenship.
- Federal investigations into election fraud in California are ongoing, but no widespread fraud has been confirmed.
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