9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- California's nonpartisan primary for governor may take days or weeks to finalize results due to the staggered counting of various ballot types.
- Initial results will include early in-person and mail ballots already processed, followed by in-person Election Day votes, and later "late mail" ballots received up to a week after Election Day.
- Since a majority of Californians vote by mail, counting these ballots is crucial, especially in a close race, to determine the top two candidates advancing to the November general election.
- Los Angeles County, accounting for about 20% of the primary vote, is a key area to watch as it significantly influences statewide results.