California Is Giving Election Deniers a Ready Excuse
California's slow ballot counting process has become a point of contention among election deniers. Critics argue that state politicians, including Governor Gavin Newsom, are responsible for the delays rather than election workers. The recent primary election highlighted these issues, with only 58 percent of ballots counted by the following morning.
- ▪California's ballot counting process has been criticized for its slow pace.
- ▪Governor Gavin Newsom and state politicians are blamed for the delays.
- ▪Only 58 percent of ballots were tabulated by the morning after the primary election.
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Stephen Richer / June 5, 2026 California Is Giving Election Deniers a Ready Excuse The slow counting of the state’s votes could be expedited with some simple reforms. Politics Workers count ballots during the California primary election at a ballot processing center in City of Industry, California, on June 3, 2026. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Workers count ballots during the California primary election at a ballot processing center in City of Industry, California, on June 3, 2026. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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