Fact Check: Did California take more than one month to count votes in its June election?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: California’s June election took “more than one month” to count votes and was “just completed” on July 10.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: July 10 was California’s certification deadline, not the date vote counting ended. Most ballots were counted weeks earlier, and major news organizations projected the outcomes of key races on June 8 and June 9.


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Date: 07/20/2026


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Last Updated on July 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check