Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
Summary
California’s June 2 primary election had a slow ballot counting process due to changes made to make voting easier. Despite these efforts, voter turnout was 40.8%, which is slightly higher than recent primaries but still lower than past decades, with older white voters participating the most.Key Facts
- California’s ballot counting after the June 2 primary took a long time because of new voting rules.
- Voter turnout was 40.8%, an increase from recent primaries but below levels from the 1970s.
- Voting changes included sending mail-in ballots to all voters and allowing same-day voter registration.
- Mail-in ballots can be counted if postmarked by Election Day and received up to seven days later.
- Election officials verify signatures on mail ballots, which adds to the counting time.
- Turnout remains lower among younger voters and people of color.
- Older, white, wealthier homeowners tend to vote more consistently.
- Experts say voting changes have not led to major increases in voter participation.
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