From The Editorial Board: California Needs to Count Votes Faster
The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.
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February 19, 2026, 5:19 a.m. Eastern time

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Opinion | California Needs to Count Votes Faster

The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

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