Election officials in Los Angeles County are still processing a massive number of ballots from the recent primary election. According to Dean Logan, the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, 77,521 ballots have been counted since election night. This brings the total to nearly 1.4 million ballots, or 23.7% of registered voters.
As of Wednesday evening, officials estimated there are still 713,180 ballots to process, including:
- 700,000 vote-by-mail ballots
- 11,340 conditional voter registration ballots
- 1,840 provisional ballots
The outstanding vote-by-mail count includes ballots postmarked by election day and those received at drop boxes and vote centers. More vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by election day may arrive through next Tuesday. Officials note that the number of ballots left to process could change as they continue to scan and prepare ballots.
Mayor Karen Bass’s Campaign Advances
In the race for Los Angeles mayor, incumbent Karen Bass appeared to secure a place on the November ballot. Whether she will face Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman remains to be determined, as ballots are still being counted. Bass announced these results to her supporters at an election night event, pointing out her administration’s achievements.
Support for Bass comes amid ongoing debates over homelessness and housing development, with her campaign emphasizing recent successes.
Polls and Election Processes Under Scrutiny
California’s extended ballot-counting process is gaining attention. Delays arise from laws designed to expand voter convenience, such as allowing postmarked ballots to be counted if they arrive later. These practices could lead to protracted elections, especially in tight races. The delays are evident in mayoral and gubernatorial races, where frontrunners include Spencer Pratt for Mayor and Steve Hilton for Governor.
Governor Race Results
The race for California governor sees Republican Steve Hilton slightly ahead with Democrat Xavier Becerra closely following. With 58% of votes counted, no clear winner has emerged to face the November general election. The top two candidates in this primary will move forward.
Hilton’s early lead has caught attention, primarily for his prior conservative commentary and endorsement by President Trump. His campaign comments reflect a focus on jobs and local economic issues.
Local Measure B in Shasta County
A high-profile measure on Shasta County’s ballot looks poised for approval. Measure B would bring significant changes to local elections, requiring in-person voting and limiting mail voting. This measure, seen as contentious, could lead to legal challenges due to conflicts with state and federal election laws.
Proponents argue Measure B will secure local elections, while critics, including multiple civil rights groups, claim it disenfranchises voters. Cathy Darling Allen, with a history of advocating transparent elections, voiced concerns about the measure’s compliance with existing laws.
The measure gained momentum following debates on voting machine trust and aims to adjust election procedures in a manner advocates claim will boost local election integrity.
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