California held its primary elections on June 2, 2026, but as of June 3, the state had not completed counting votes in any of its elections, with federal primaries reporting less than 60% of votes counted. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized California's vote-counting process, stating it was 'pathetic' and contrasting it with Florida's efficiency, where over 10 million votes can be processed in hours. He expressed concerns about the delays and questioned whether they were due to incompetence or intentional actions. As of June 3, the Los Angeles mayoral election had 63% of votes counted, with incumbent Democrat Karen Bass leading, while the California gubernatorial primary showed Republican Steve Hilton in the lead with 56% of votes counted. DeSantis also raised questions about the methodology of California's vote counting after observing shifts in election odds favoring Democrats.
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DeSantis Criticizes California's Vote Counting Delays
California's primary elections on June 2, 2026, faced significant delays in vote counting, prompting criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He highlighted the efficiency of Florida's voting process and questioned the reasons behind California's slow counting, which has left several key races undecided.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'rips'
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- ✕ loaded language: 'lethargic'
- ✕ loaded language: 'corrosive'
- ✕ loaded language: 'dumping votes'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on DeSantis' criticism
- ✕ editorializing: The lethargic pace of vote counting has been widely panned
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DeSantis rips California voting count delays: ‘It’s pathetic’
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DeSantis Criticizes California's Vote Counting Delays