DOJ launches probes into California primary vote counting

6 Mwezi wa sita, 2026

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The Department of Justice has opened investigations into potential election fraud in California as officials continue counting ballots from this week’s primary elections.

Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, announced the probes on Friday. His office is working with the FBI to examine possible violations of federal election law and plans to audit the state’s voter rolls. President Donald Trump accused California Democrats of attempting to steal elections, citing the extended vote-counting process. Two major races remain unresolved: the gubernatorial contest and the Los Angeles mayoral race. In the gubernatorial primary, Democrat Xavier Becerra leads with 26.78 percent of the vote after 68 percent of ballots were counted as of Saturday morning. Republican Steve Hilton trails closely at 26.35 percent. Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has 35 percent in her race with 71 percent of votes tallied, ahead of Republican Spencer Pratt at 28.2 percent.

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Election workers counting ballots in California amid fraud allegations by Trump, with Karen Bass leading the LA mayoral race.

California vote counting drags on with Trump alleging fraud

4 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Vote tallies in California's gubernatorial primary and Los Angeles mayoral race remained incomplete nearly 48 hours after polls closed on Tuesday. President Donald Trump accused Democrats of stealing the elections through delayed counting. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass leads the mayoral contest and has secured a runoff spot.

California gubernatorial primary remains too close to call

Vote counting continued Wednesday in California's gubernatorial primary, leaving the top two candidates undecided more than 24 hours after polls closed. Republican Steve Hilton held a narrow lead over Democrat Xavier Becerra, with Democrat Tom Steyer in third place.

Xavier Becerra advances to California governor runoff

5 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election for California governor following projections by the Associated Press. The former Health and Human Services secretary secured the top spot in the state's primary, though the second-place candidate remains undetermined amid ongoing ballot counts.

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Poll shows partisan split on stolen election fears

A new POLITICO survey highlights deep divisions between Democrats and Republicans over what threatens U.S. election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterms. More than a third of Americans believe the contests could be stolen, though the two parties disagree sharply on the main risks. The poll, conducted in mid-April, underscores ongoing distrust in the voting system.

Supreme Court debates mail ballots arriving after Election Day

23 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on March 23 in Watson v. Republican National Committee, weighing whether states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later. The case challenges a Mississippi law allowing a five-day grace period, with similar rules in over 30 states. Conservative justices expressed concerns over fraud risks, while liberals defended state authority.

Jumatatu, 8. Mwezi wa sita 2026, 19:05:09