"Why Can't California Count?"

California's reputation for sluggish election counting is about to face a major test in 2024. In a new piece for Reason.com, Eli McKown-Dawson delves into the Golden State's notoriously slow ballot-counting process, which has left voters and observers alike scratching their heads for years. As the nation's most populous state, California's electoral outcomes often have significant implications for the country as a whole, making its voting system's inefficiencies particularly concerning. With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, McKown-Dawson examines the root causes of California's counting woes and what can be done to speed up the process.

Eli McKown-Dawson (Silver Bulletin) writes (introduced by Nate Silver): California is notoriously slow at counting its ballots. In 2024, it… The post "Why Can't California Count?" appeared first on Reason.com.