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California Hopes to Speed Up Election Results With $40 Million Infusion
Monday, June 29, 2026
California is investing $40 million to accelerate election result processing and reporting. The state cited delays in recent elections, including six days to complete the Los Angeles mayoral primary count and seven days for the governor's race. The funding will support equipment upgrades, staffing, and training at county election offices to enable faster ballot processing and tabulation.
