counting

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After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He has also increasingly mocked the protests, recently posting an AI-generated video in which he is dressed in a faux-leather skirt and a mesh top, mimicking an influencer counting demonstrators.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

For their part, multiple California officials said — again — that the state’s long counting time doesn’t mean anything is wrong.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

On Sunday, Pratt reminded his supporters that the ballot counting will continue in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I never thought of them as counting, or paying much attention to each other.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen