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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: California recount resolves tie in u s house primary - The Untold Story

Then-State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2012. Nearly two months after the election, a recount settled the outcome in a Northern Calif

Following a nearly two-month period post-election, a recount has finally resolved the outcome of a U.S. House primary contest in Northern California. This recount not only broke a mathematically improbable tie for second place but also shed light on the extended duration it took to count the votes.

California, known for its high volume of mail-in ballots, prioritizes accuracy and thoroughness in the vote-counting process. This meticulous approach often leads to prolonged tallying periods, sometimes stretching for weeks or even longer. The state's primary election concluded on March 5.

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