Florida’s election results arrive quickly, while California’s can take a month; Here's why

Florida and California exemplify contrasting approaches to vote counting in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Florida, prioritizing speed, employed optical scanners and early absentee ballot processing, leading to rapid results. Conversely, California, focused on accessibility, implemented universal mail-in voting and extended deadlines for ballot receipt and signature verification, causing delays in finalizing the count.