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Trump Criticizes CA Ballot Speed, DOJ Investigates LA

7/3/2026

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  • President Donald Trump renewed criticism of California’s vote-counting speed, leading the Department of Justice to open an investigation into Los Angeles County elections.
  • California officials are completing the June 2 primary ballot count, with all counties required to finish by Thursday.
  • Turnout in the June primary was 40.8%, a modest rise over the two prior primaries.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom’s office allocated $29 million in the state budget to accelerate ballot processing.