Why California's election results take longer than other states
Summary
California may take days or weeks to report final results in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. The state counts many mail ballots, including eligible ballots that arrive after Election Day, and checks signatures before counting them.Key Facts
- California has about 23 million registered voters.
- Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted if they arrive within seven days after the election.
- Provisional ballots must also be counted.
- County election officials have up to 30 days after the election to count ballots.
- Officials compare each mail ballot envelope’s signature with the voter’s signatures on file.
- More than 89% of Californians who voted in the June 2 primary did so by mail.
- California certified its June primary results on July 10; ABC News projected the two gubernatorial candidates on June 5 and June 9.
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