California Election Scandal Blows Wide Open — Trump Demands Answers

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is raising serious concerns about California’s prolonged vote-counting process, arguing that the state’s election system is eroding public confidence as voters wait days—and in some cases weeks—for final results.

Speaking on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats & Cosby” program with hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby, the California Republican criticized the state’s handling of election results and echoed concerns that many voters have expressed regarding transparency and efficiency.

“In my years of growing up in California, this is the worst I’ve ever seen it,” McCarthy said on the “Cats & Cosby” show, voicing frustration with the delay in counting ballots.

The former speaker questioned why one of the nation’s largest states remains unable to provide timely election results nearly a week after voters cast their ballots.

“We just had an election, and you can’t tell me who won?” McCarthy added later. “It was on Tuesday, and they’re telling me it’s going to be another three weeks.”

California election officials maintain that the delays are the result of state laws governing mail-in ballots. Under current rules, ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted if they arrive at county election offices up to a week later. Supporters of the system argue that it ensures every eligible vote is counted, while critics contend that the lengthy process undermines public confidence and creates unnecessary uncertainty.

Several major races remain unresolved as officials continue counting ballots. The state’s gubernatorial contest and the Los Angeles mayoral race are among the highest-profile elections still awaiting final outcomes.

In the governor’s race, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has already secured a spot in the general election. The battle for the second runoff position remains highly competitive between Trump-backed commentator Steve Hilton and billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is still awaiting confirmation of her opponent. Republican Spencer Pratt appeared to hold a strong position on election night before progressive city council member Nithya Raman surged ahead as additional ballots were counted in the days that followed.

The extended counting process has once again reignited debate over California’s election procedures and the state’s unique “jungle primary” system, where all candidates compete on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation and the top two finishers advance to the general election.

At the same time, California Democrats are facing another challenge: a congressional redistricting effort that may not be delivering the political gains they anticipated.

Following Texas Republicans’ efforts to strengthen their congressional majority through redistricting, California Democrats unveiled new district maps designed to flip several Republican-held seats. The goal was to reduce GOP representation in California’s congressional delegation even further.

Instead, one of the most closely watched races produced an unexpected result for Republicans.

In California’s 40th Congressional District, two Republican incumbents emerged as the top vote-getters, guaranteeing that the seat will remain in Republican hands regardless of who wins in November.

According to Decision Desk HQ results, Representative Ken Calvert led the field with 35.68 percent of the vote, while Representative Young Kim secured second place with 21.12 percent. The outcome effectively shut Democrats out of the race and ensured a Republican victory months before the general election.

The unusual matchup occurred after California’s redistricting process placed both Republican incumbents within the same district boundaries, forcing them into a head-to-head contest.

For Republicans, the result represents a rare bright spot in a state where statewide victories have become increasingly difficult. For Democrats, it serves as a reminder that even carefully crafted political maps do not always produce the intended outcome.

As California continues counting ballots and determining the final outcomes of several key races, criticism over the state’s election system is unlikely to fade. With voter confidence increasingly becoming a national issue, McCarthy’s warnings are likely to resonate with many Californians who simply want timely and transparent election results.