Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson sharply criticized California’s election system following the state’s primary elections, calling the process “embarrassing” and “third-world nonsense.”

California’s voters’ high use of mail-in voting contributes to a lengthier vote-counting process, as election officials must carefully verify ballots before certifying final results, a process that can drag on for days after Election Day. 

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