California still has 265,000 ballots left to count, 22 days after the election. As a result, the nation is waiting for the results of a House of Representatives race that will have a major impact on the balance of power.
In California’s House District 13, Democratic challenger Adam Gray is leading Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte by 182 votes. That was as of the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 27, when 99% of the ballots had been counted.
If Duarte wins, Republicans will have a 221-214 majority. If Gray wins, Republicans will have a 220-215 majority. But when you take into consideration Republicans who are joining the Trump administration, the GOP total could be closer to 217. That means the House will nearly be an even split.
Why is taking California so long?
State law gives county election officials 30 days to count every ballot and conduct a required audit. During that time, election officials count ballots received before, on and after Election Day.
California law requires all ballots be counted as long as they were postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days of the election.
California also has what’s called a ballot cure process, which allows voters to fix a mistake that would otherwise make their ballot invalid, such as an improper signature.
It’s a big process for a state with 22 million registered voters and 58 counties.
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