Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.

A viral social media post has fueled election fraud rumors in the race for L.A. mayor. What really happened was a slight lag in the data relayed to media outlets.

While we don’t have hard-and-fast answers on the much-watched California governor’s race, we do have some clues who will move on in the top-two primary. Plus other takeaways from Iowa, South Dakota and other Tuesday primaries.

Mail-in ballots and security measures contribute to counting delays in California's close contests, an election expert says, and last-minute voters in the governor's race may slow things down further.

Candidates from across California primary races gathered for election night parties on Tuesday. See photos of the pomp and circumstance.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face.

Around the world, most democracies hold elections on one day, in person, with photo ID required. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong It is ridiculous to accept ballots after Election Day, even if they are postmarked.