Key facts
- California's primary election results are delayed.
- Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky identified four reasons for the delay.
- Reasons include mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot receipt window, a 22-day cure period for signature issues, and provisional ballot processing.
- Over two dozen mail-in ballots were stolen in the Bay Area.
- Federal prosecutors are investigating potential election fraud in Los Angeles.
California's primary election results are being delayed due to the state's vote-by-mail system, according to election law expert Hans von Spakovsky. He identified four primary reasons for the extended counting period: the prevalence of mail-in voting, a seven-day window for receiving postmarked ballots, a 22-day period to cure signature issues, and the extensive processing required for provisional ballots. The process is further complicated by the fact that a significant majority of votes are cast by mail, requiring more time for verification and tabulation. This slow count has led to uncertainty in several key races, including the Los Angeles mayoral election. Adding to concerns, thieves stole over two dozen mail-in ballots in the Bay Area earlier this week. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors are investigating potential election fraud in Los Angeles, with the U.S. Attorney's office stating they will prosecute any violations of federal election law. As of Friday, 3.5 million ballots remained uncounted.