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  "path": "/2026/06/10/why-california-takes-so-long-to-count-votes/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-10T22:23:44.000Z",
  "site": "https://politicalwire.com",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "The Atlantic: “California’s glacial vote-count is a function of its enormous size and generous ballot-access laws; most people vote by mail, and the state will accept ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and arrive up to a week after.” “For years, Democratic state officials saw little urgency in hurrying the process, prioritizing accuracy and […]",
  "title": "Why California Takes So Long to Count Votes"
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