Counting ballots in California, especially the vote-by-mail type, is a complex process that takes weeks. New laws now extend the timeline for result certification.
As per the law signed by Governor Newsom, counties cannot certify election results until 28 days post-election, pushing certification to as late as Dec. 3.
The factors affecting the counting time are multifaceted, including the number of absentee ballots and the verification of hundreds of thousands of signatures prior to opening.
The Voter's Choice Act allows counties to have voting centers prior to Election Day, which ought to help streamline the process but still faces challenges.
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