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Why Can't California Count?

6 hours ago
  • #election administration
  • #California politics
  • #vote counting
  • California's vote counting is exceptionally slow compared to other states and countries.
  • Despite being a large state with universal mail ballots and a one-week postmark deadline, these factors don't fully explain its slow pace.
  • There's a perception among some officials that slow counting ensures accuracy, but California ranks low in election administration quality.
  • Slow counting fuels conspiracy theories and reduces trust in elections, as delayed results can confuse voters.
  • Other large states and countries with complex elections count votes much faster, showing California's system is inefficient.
  • The state has made minor improvements but needs significant reforms to speed up counting without sacrificing inclusivity.