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As of November 11, 2024, delays in ballot counting in California, Georgia, and Arizona are causing uncertainty in the U.S. elections. California's slow process, driven by mail-in voting and signature verification, has drawn scrutiny, while Georgia faces legal challenges over absentee ballot delivery. Maricopa County in Arizona is also struggling with staffing shortages for early ballot processing.
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is facing a significant challenge from Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, in the upcoming election. Hochman criticizes Gascón's progressive policies, which have sparked controversy and mixed crime statistics in the city. The election reflects a growing disillusionment with progressive criminal justice reforms in California.
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Daniel Lurie, San Francisco's mayor-elect, plans to declare a state of emergency on fentanyl on his first day in office. He aims to combat open-air drug markets and improve public safety, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment towards tougher drug policies amid a growing addiction crisis.