Elections 2024: Sec. of State Weber Explains Results, Ballot Counting Process

Edward Henderson | California Black MediaSecretary of State Shirley N. Weber , Ph.D.Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber hosted a webinar on Nov. 14to update Californians on the ballot counting process for the 2024 General Election.California is home to the largest voting base in the nation with 22.5 million registered voters. According to the Secretary of State Office (SOS), about 70% of the state’s voters participated in the November Election. So far, 15.2 million votes have been counted, processed and verified. There are still roughly 0.8 million votes to go through the process.Because California allows voters more time and opportunities to vote than most states, it typically takes longer to finalize the results.Historically, it has taken the state the longest to finalize election results. Almost half of the uncalled house races this year come from California. As of Nov 14, the closest race is in the 45th Congressional District House race between Michelle Steel and Derek Tran. The two candidates are only separated by 58 votes with 93% of all votes counted.“California basically makes sure that every vote counts,” said Weber. “We will receive our first actual count from all of the 58 counties on Dec. 6. After that,...