Targeted by Trump, L.A. County took action to speed up counting votes. Officials say it worked

Los Angeles Times - Nov 11, 2026

In the wake of attacks from President Trump and others, Los Angeles County election officials made changes to speed up the vote count. A week out from the midterm election, they appear to have worked.

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Targeted by Trump, L.A. County took action to speed up counting votes. Officials say it worked

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Russia’s U.S. ambassador dies ‘suddenly’ at 66, Moscow says

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Man arrested after alleged bomb threat on flight bound for New Orleans

Dua Lipa to become 1st British female solo artist to headline Coachella

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