Hundreds of California Ballots Found Unopened After Election Certified
Summary
Humboldt County, California, found 596 ballots from a 2025 special election that were never counted because they remained sealed in a locked drop box. Officials confirmed the ballots were not tampered with and are working on how to count them, though these votes would not change the election’s outcome.Key Facts
- The uncounted ballots were discovered on May 4, 2026, but cast during a November 4, 2025 election.
- The ballots were from a special election to redraw California’s congressional map.
- Humboldt County officials said the drop box was locked and ballots sealed, so no tampering occurred.
- The error happened due to miscommunication when checking if the drop box was emptied.
- The election was certified on December 5, 2025, before the ballots were found.
- The election’s main measure passed by a large margin, so these votes won’t affect results.
- President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that the election was rigged.
- A survey shows many Americans, especially Republicans, doubt mail-in voting accuracy and election fairness.
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