California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed

Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in Humboldt County, California, months after a statewide Democratic redistricting measure passed, but they did not impact the outcome of the election. The error was due to a miscommunication over whether a drop box had been fully emptied before certification. The county has taken corrective action to ensure all ballots get counted.