California's slow vote count sows doubt. Here's how one group is trying to fix that

Kim Alexander, president of the California Voter Foundation, describes California’s ballot counting process as a 'pig in the python' – a burdensome, slow but necessary method that upholds election integrity.

The Close Count Transparency Project aims to provide daily updates on competitive races, giving voters insights into the process and helping to dispel conspiracy theories surrounding election fraud.

Despite the slow counting process, transparency tools like the Close Count Tracker serve to educate the public and maintain trust in California’s election integrity during critical contests.

With an estimated 570,500 ballots uncounted and significant numbers needing signature verification, the ongoing process highlights both the challenges and complexities of accurate vote counting in California.

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