On June 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice dispatched a federal prosecutor to observe the ballot processing in Los Angeles amid concerns that the counting of ballots could be prolonged during the primaries for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and Congress. Former President Donald Trump has made claims regarding potential election rigging by California Democrats, which state officials have denied. The delays in ballot counting have contributed to misinformation regarding the integrity of California's elections.
Federal Observer Sent to Monitor Ballot Processing in California
The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a federal prosecutor to Los Angeles to monitor ballot processing during the primaries. This action follows claims by former President Donald Trump regarding election rigging, which state officials have rejected, amid concerns about delays in ballot counting.
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Bias Indicators Removed
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- ✕ fanned election-conspiracy theories
- ✕ cheating
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California governor’s race: DoJ sends in federal observer over slow count
Federal Observer Sent to Monitor Ballot Processing in California