# Orange County Speeds Up Voting

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-06-26T23:14:28+00:00
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## Resource

Orange County’s primary election results are in, with a 42% turnout mostly via mail—nearly 87% of voters cast ballots by mail, with audits confirming integrity, setting the stage for Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra to face off in the general election. California’s slow election process isn’t about counting, but signature verification delays; this year, voters had until June 24 to fix issues. A new report from the California Voter Foundation says it’s fixable, pointing to Orange County’s “sign, scan, and go” system—where voters drop off ballots without envelopes, sign in, and get counted instantly. The foundation also recommends electronic signature curing and better voter education and equipment to speed up counts, reduce confusion, and cut down on misinformation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6ee9a2e0b453fd68

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