Local election officials criticize new law extending time to certify California elections

[RandySF]

OROVILLE, Calif. — Election results in California will now take a little bit longer to get certified, under a new assembly bill just signed into law.

For Keaton Denlay,Butte County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, the bill is an unwelcome change.

"We’re basically going to be sitting on our hands for the last 11 days waiting to put our stamp on it," Denlay said.

Under AB 3184, counties are required to wait 28 days before certifying their election results. Lawmakers behind the bill say the extra time will givevoters more time to correct mismatching or missing signatures on the ballot making sure their vote is accepted.



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