California election system criticised for slow mail‑in vote counting

Columnist Guy Benson and other commentators have denounced California’s election process as inefficient and comparable to “third‑world nonsense.” They point to the state’s universal mail‑in voting without voter ID, which they say prolongs ballot verification and can leave thousands of votes unprocessed for days after Election Day. Critics note that results may shift weeks after polls close, undermining public confidence. The June 2 primary saw complaints from candidates such as Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt, who said the delayed counts created uncertainty, while a federal audit of voter rolls has also been mentioned.

The criticism contrasts California’s approach with states like Florida, where results are reported quickly on election night, and calls for reforms such as tighter voter‑ID requirements and faster tabulation.