California Voter Foundation
Coverage of California Voter Foundation in the Nexus archive.
- Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
California's June primary voter turnout reached 40.8%, showing incremental increases but remaining below historical levels from the 1970s. Efforts to boost participation through mail-in ballots and same-day registration have extended ballot counting times, leading to criticism and election conspiracy theories. Disparities in turnout persist among younger voters and voters of color.
- Understanding why declaring winners in California may take a minute
California's election results may take days or weeks due to high mail-in ballot usage, provisional ballots from same-day registration, signature verification processes, and the state's large voter population. The Voter's Choice Act has reduced provisional ballots in 30 counties, slightly speeding up counts.
- Nearly 1 million votes remain to be counted in LA and OC
Nearly 1 million votes remain uncounted in Los Angeles and Orange counties as of June 4, with final results expected by June 9. Daily updates show 25% turnout in LA County and 40% in OC, with the Associated Press estimating 60% of California ballots counted statewide.