There’s no spinning California’s disgraceful, third-world vote counting
Officials in California have been warning the public for days that counting the state’s primary election votes, and thus determining which candidates have qualified for general election runoffs, is a process that could drag on for weeks. This isn’t terribly new or unusual in the Golden State; in 2024, for instance, one congressional race wasn’t called until roughly one full month after election day.
TL;DR
- California's primary election vote counting process can take weeks.
- A congressional race in 2024 was not decided until a month after election day.
- In Los Angeles, a third-place finisher initially gained enough votes to enter a runoff, but later dropped to third.
- Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan defended the system, stating it is the law in California.
- Critics argue the slow process is 'crazy' and 'indefensible', regardless of its legality.
- David Axelrod suggested California prioritizes participation and scrutiny over speed, a claim disputed by the article.