California's Primary Vote Count Delayed, Key Races Undecided

With 166,000 ballots still uncounted, new laws aim to improve accuracy but raise concerns among voters.

Two weeks after California's primary, 166,000 ballots remain uncounted, leaving several races undecided.
The delay in vote counting is attributed to the meticulous process of verifying mail-in ballots and the new laws designed to enhance accuracy.
Recent legislation allows for immediate scanning of in-person vote-by-mail ballots and electronic contact for signature verification, aiming to expedite the process.
Despite efforts to speed up vote counting, the extended timeline has sparked distrust among some voters.
Proposition 1, a measure to restructure the state’s Mental Health Services Act, hangs in the balance with a narrow margin of votes.