{"id":2612161,"date":"2026-06-08T19:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-hilton-says-world-is-laughing-at-californias-vote-counting-process\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T19:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:51:47","slug":"steve-hilton-says-world-is-laughing-at-californias-vote-counting-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-hilton-says-world-is-laughing-at-californias-vote-counting-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Hilton says &#8216;world is laughing&#8217; at California&#8217;s vote counting process"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsteve-hilton-says-world-is-laughing-at-californias-vote-counting-process%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2612161&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to speed up California\u2019s vote-counting process, arguing that delays in reporting election results are eroding public confidence. he pointed to several major races-such as the governor\u2019s race, Los Angeles mayoral contest, and some competitive House races-remaining unresolved six days after the election.<\/p>\n<p>Hilton criticized the state\u2019s lengthy timeline and called it unacceptable despite California\u2019s reputation for innovation. He said Newsom should stop \u201cmaking excuses\u201d and proposed an \u201cEmergency Election Count Accelerator Plan,\u201d which would temporarily redirect available state workers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/far-left-georgia-judge-says-its-constitutional-to-keep-voter-drop-boxes-open-at-all-hours-throws-out-gop-case\/\" title=\"Far Left Georgia Judge Says It\u2019s Constitutional to Keep Voter Drop Boxes Open At All Hours \u2013 Throws Out GOP Case\">county election offices<\/a>, create specialized response teams for the most backlogged counties, and establish state funding to cover overtime and extended staffing.<\/p>\n<p>California election officials have defended the extended counting period, citing verification requirements, the high share of vote-by-mail ballots, and laws that allow ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive later. Even after Newsom previously urged counties to accelerate processing, the state continued counting into the following week. In the governor\u2019s race, xavier Becerra had already advanced to the general election with 72% of the vote counted, while Hilton and Tom Steyer trailed behind.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republican gubernatorial candidate <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4569842\/steve-hilton-becerra-california-governor-debate\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4569842\">Steve Hilton<\/a> is urging Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1426\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) to speed up <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"60\">California<\/a>\u2018s vote counting process, arguing delays in reporting <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11675\">election results<\/a> are eroding public trust in the state\u2019s election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several high-profile contests, including the races for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and a handful of competitive House seats, remained unresolved as of Monday afternoon, six days after the election. The prolonged count has fueled speculation about election integrity and renewed criticism of California\u2019s lengthy ballot counting process.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4599621\/every-time-republicans-lose-election-fraud-whoopi-goldberg\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>\u2018Why is it every time they lose it\u2019s election fraud?\u2019: Whoopi Goldberg<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4599146\/dc-council-proposes-decouple-trump-tax-cuts-463-million-revenue\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>DC Council proposes extensive \u2018decoupling\u2019 of Trump\u2019s tax cuts to save $463.6 million in revenue<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4598778\/trump-calls-la-mayor-race-rigged-election-spencer-pratt-falls-final-votes-counted\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump calls LA mayor race a \u2018rigged election\u2019 after Spencer Pratt falls behind as final votes are counted<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton speaks during a campaign event on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. (AP Photo\/Benjamin Hanson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCalifornians deserve elections that are secure, transparent, and timely,\u201d Hilton said. \u201cIf Governor Newsom is serious about restoring confidence in our elections, he should stop making excuses and deploy resources. Let\u2019s get this done and give Californians the results they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Monday, he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SteveHiltonx\/status\/2063842693646828014\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SteveHiltonx\/status\/2063842693646828014\">added<\/a>, \u201cNearly a week into California\u2019s election shambles. The world is laughing at our inability to count votes in a timely manner. Where is Gavin Newsom?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hilton, who as of Monday afternoon had yet to learn whether he would advance to the general election against former Biden administration official <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/xavier-becerra\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1719\">Xavier Becerra<\/a>, unveiled what he called an \u201cEmergency Election Count Accelerator Plan.\u201d The proposal would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-crisis-worsens-as-mexico-dries-out-south-texas-farmers\/\" title=\"Border crisis escalates due to drought affecting farmers in southern Texas\">provide additional state resources<\/a> to county election offices to speed up ballot processing and deliver final results in days rather than weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, it would direct the state to\u00a0temporarily reassign available government employees to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >assist local election departments struggling<\/a> with large backlogs. According to Hilton\u2019s campaign, those workers could help with administrative tasks, ballot preparation, data entry, and other duties allowed under existing election laws, while remaining under the supervision of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-there-will-be-a-recount\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary of State: &#039;There Will Be a Recount&#039;\">county election officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hilton also called for the creation of specialized response teams that could be dispatched to counties facing the heaviest workloads, as well as a state fund to help cover the costs of overtime pay, extended operating hours, and weekend shifts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hilton said the pace of the count has become unacceptable in a state known for its technological innovation and economic influence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California election officials have long defended the state\u2019s timeline, noting that extensive verification procedures, widespread vote-by-mail participation, and laws allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive later all contribute to a lengthier counting process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In May, Newsom urged local election officials to accelerate ballot processing, warning that delays in reporting results can fuel speculation and conspiracy theories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4597521\/trump-slams-california-still-counting-votes-four-days-primary\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4597521\">TRUMP SLAMS CALIFORNIA FOR STILL TALLYING VOTES FOUR DAYS AFTER PRIMARY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, despite the governor\u2019s push, California once again found itself counting ballots well into the week after Election Day, with several major races remaining unresolved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 72% of the vote counted, Becerra, who has secured 27.2%, has already advanced to the general election. Hilton had 25.9% while billionaire Tom Steyer, a Democrat, had 21.5% as of Monday afternoon, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/projects\/elections-2026\/california-primary-results-governor\/\">according to<\/a> the <em>Associated Press<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steve Hilton urges Gavin Newsom to speed California\u2019s vote counting after unresolved races 6 days post-election<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2646,"featured_media":2612162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26151708749954.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4045,32644,32171,44966,45717],"class_list":["post-2612161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-california","tag-election-integrity","tag-political-commentary","tag-steve-hilton","tag-vote-counting"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26151708749954.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2612161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2646"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2612161"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2612161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2612165,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2612161\/revisions\/2612165"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2612162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2612161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2612161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2612161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}