California Returned Ballot Tally Grows as Election Day Nears
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As Election Day draws nearer, the number of returned ballots in California continues to grow rapidly. According to the latest data from the California Secretary of State's office, over 23 million ballots have been returned so far.
This represents a significant increase from the same point in the 2018 midterm election, when just over 16 million ballots had been returned.
The surge in early voting is likely due to a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of mail-in voting, the highly competitive nature of this year's election, and concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
County-by-County Breakdown
The number of returned ballots varies widely by county, with some counties seeing much higher turnout than others.
The top five counties with the highest percentage of returned ballots are:
- San Francisco County (90%)
- Marin County (88%)
- Alameda County (86%)
- Santa Clara County (85%)
- Los Angeles County (84%)
The top five counties with the lowest percentage of returned ballots are:
- Glenn County (62%)
- Colusa County (63%)
- Sutter County (64%)
- Yolo County (65%)
- Tehama County (66%)
Impact on Election Results
The high number of early votes is likely to have a significant impact on the election results.
In recent elections, early voters have tended to favor Democratic candidates. If this trend continues, it could give Democrats an advantage in this year's election.
However, it is important to note that the election is still too close to call. There are still a large number of ballots that have not yet been returned, and the outcome could still change significantly.
Conclusion
The high number of returned ballots in California is a sign of the growing popularity of early voting and the importance of this year's election.
The results of the election will likely be determined by the outcome of the close races in a number of key states, including California.
