A recount in a Northern California U.S. House primary contest broke a tie for second place after two months, highlighting the lengthy process of counting votes in California's primarily mail-in voting system.
Key Points
California's mail-in voting system contributes to longer vote counting periods
Recount in a Democratic district resulted in the second spot on the ballot being claimed by Evan Low after a tie
Recommendations made for automatic recounts in close races funded by the government
Pros
Thoroughness and accuracy in counting every vote
Increased confidence in election results due to the detailed process
Cons
Lengthy vote counting process raises concerns about election integrity
Limited funding for county election officials leading to delays