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jxla

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2. For the close races it doesn't really matter how late you stay up

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 06:15 PM

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In close contests, it could take days, even weeks, for winners to be declared. Ballots postmarked by today can arrive as late as June 9 and be counted. The secretary of state has until July 10 to certify the results.

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Ah shoot, I go to bed @ 9:00....not gonna be up to see California's results..... [View all] a kennedy Tuesday OP

Im sure they will hold them for you. Srkdqltr Tuesday #1

You ARE SO NAUGHTY. a kennedy Tuesday #3

I know, how fun. Srkdqltr Tuesday #6

For the close races it doesn't really matter how late you stay up jxla Tuesday #2

It will be at least 24 hours until there's much info obamanut2012 Tuesday #4

I will get up at 4am EDT ... and may still not see CA results. JustABozoOnThisBus Tuesday #5