California Primary Election Sees Low Turnout Amid Uncontested Presidential Races

Early results indicate a significant drop in voter participation compared to the 2020 primary, with experts citing a lack of competitive races and hot-button issues.

Early election results show a low turnout among registered voters statewide in California's presidential primary, with fewer than 20% casting their ballots.
Political experts attribute the low voter enthusiasm to uncontested presidential races and the absence of compelling ballot measures.
Vote-by-mail has prolonged the vote tallying process, with final results expected to be delayed due to the verification and processing of mail-in ballots.
Proposition 1, aimed at unlocking billions in bond funding for homeless housing and behavioral health treatment centers, is narrowly passing.
Election officials emphasize that the slow tabulation process is a feature of election security, ensuring that only valid ballots are counted.