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Florida Counts Ballots Faster Than California, AP Calls Races

8/21/2026

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Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd said Florida now reports ballots faster than California.
The Associated Press called nearly all contested Florida primary races three hours after polls closed.
California’s Democratic race wasn’t called until Thursday evening, with a final margin of roughly 6,000 votes.
President Donald Trump and supporters used the slow count to sow doubt over Democratic wins.

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Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd said Florida now reports ballots faster than California.
The Associated Press called nearly all contested Florida primary races three hours after polls closed.
California’s Democratic race wasn’t called until Thursday evening, with a final margin of roughly 6,000 votes.
President Donald Trump and supporters used the slow count to sow doubt over Democratic wins.