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Counting fast, counting right

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By Mark Simon
| San Mateo Daily Journal Verified
San Mateo County used to pride itself on being the first in the state to report election results. As of yesterday’s tallies, there are 44,000 ballots still to be counted, lagging next-to-last behind Riverside County. And there we go, doing our share to fuel the growing national criticism that California takes too long to count its ballots.
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The time is now

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By Mark Simon
| San Mateo Daily Journal Verified
Through Wednesday, the total number of ballots cast in the June 2 primary in San Mateo County had barely cracked the 10% mark. Statewide turnout is equally low. Either there will be an avalanche of ballots cast in the next six days, or this could be a historically low voter turnout. Given the lack of enthusiasm for the governor’s race and the absence of compelling matters on the ballot, an abysmal turnout is the safe guess.
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How about that GOP?

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By Mark Simon
| San Mateo Daily Journal Verified
The ink on last week’s column barely was dry (or the electronic impulse barely pulsed) before the comments — mild curiosity gusting to outrage — began showing up. They all asked the same question: Why did my review of the June 2 gubernatorial primary omit any reference to the two Republicans running against the four, or five, or gajillion Democrats? I promised to do the Republicans this week. I should have cautioned to be careful what you wish for.
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