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California’s primary vote count is dragging on as officials painstakingly verify millions of mail-in ballots—delaying results and drawing political heat. Despite sweeping reforms like automatic mail ballots and late registration meant to boost turnout, participation remains stubbornly low at 41%, far below the 70% seen in the 1970s. Young voters and communities of color still lag behind older, wealthier white voters, revealing that convenience alone hasn’t changed who shows up. With $29 million poured into speeding things up, experts say the real issue isn’t the system—it’s trust, ballot choices, and campaign mobilization.

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