Banana Republic by Mail: Why We Probably Won't Know Outcomes of CA's Crucial Primaries for Days
California's primary elections have turned into a prolonged process, often taking weeks to finalize results. Ballots were mailed to over 23 million voters starting May 4, leading to a voting period that extends well beyond a single day. Critics argue that this lengthy counting process undermines the integrity of elections and creates confusion over outcomes.
- ▪California's primary elections allow ballots to be mailed and counted over an extended period, often resulting in delayed results.
- ▪In recent elections, up to 50% of votes may still be uncounted after election night.
- ▪State law permits county officials up to 30 days to complete the official vote count and audits.
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Banana Republic by Mail: Why We Probably Won't Know Outcomes of CA's Crucial Primaries for Days By Bob Hoge | 9:04 PM on June 02, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer In California, the term “Election Day” is really a misnomer — it’s election month, at least. Ballots were sent out for Tuesday’s primary on May 4 to every eligible voter, which amounts to over 23 million people. Folks have been voting ever since.
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