
Jun 6, 2026
✦The New York Times
Deluged With Mail Ballots, California Takes Its Time Counting Votes Again
California is again taking its time counting mail ballots after the primary election. Officials have tallied only two-thirds of votes, leaving key races unresolved. This slow count, due to heavy mail voting and signature checks, creates a "pig-in-the-python" effect. Other states with mail voting count faster.