California’s Slow Count Revealed | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

California’s primary vote count is finally nearing completion after a grueling, record-setting delay — a consequence of voter accessibility reforms like universal mail-in ballots and late registration. While these changes aimed to boost turnout, results show only modest gains, with overall participation at 41% — lower than some pre-2000 elections. Persistent gaps remain, especially among younger voters and communities of color, who still show up at lower rates than older, wealthier homeowners. Experts confirm the reforms haven’t significantly moved the needle on turnout, though they…