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The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races

Oct 19, 2026 · Miles Parks

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The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
Election workers process ballots for the California state primary at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on June 5. California
Election workers process ballots for the California state primary at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on June 5. California

Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.

(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

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