California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

California's delayed election results stem from its vote-by-mail system and four structural factors: mass mail voting, a seven-day post-Election Day ballot receipt window, a 22-day cure period for signature issues, and high provisional ballot volumes. Delays affect races like the Los Angeles mayoral contest and state jungle primary, with counting expected to continue through June 15.