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Kurti Urges EU to Start Kosovo Membership Talks Amid Economic and Social Progress New

Kurti Urges EU to Start Kosovo Membership Talks Amid Economic and Social Progress

19:41 | 4 Nëntor 2026 Kryeministri i Kosovës, Albin Kurti, ka vlerësuar progresin e vendit në fusha të ndryshme, duke u bazuar në gjetjet e Raportit të Komisionit Evropian për Kosovën.Duke prezantuar të arriturat e evidentuara në raport, në një konferencë për medie Kurti ka përmendur rritjen ekonomike prej 5.4 për qind në tremujorin e parë të këtij viti, rritjen e të hyrave buxhetore për 8.3 për qind, si dhe përmirësimin e ambientit të biznesit dhe reduktimin e ekonomisë informale.Ai ka theksuar se është rritur edhe punësimi dhe pjesëmarrja në tregun e punës, ndërsa skema “Superpuna”, sipas tij, ka dhënë rezultate shumë të mira. Kurti ka përmendur edhe zgjerimin e mbulimit me shtesa për fëmijë, rritjen e pagës minimale në 500 euro dhe shtimin e numrit të inspektorëve të punës në 120. Në arsim, ai ka veçuar rritjen e regjistrimit të fëmijëve pesëvjeçarë në arsimin parafillor në 87 për qind, zgjerimin e arsimit dual në 16 profile dhe rritjen e buxhetit për kërkime shkencore për 85 për qind.Kurti ka përmendur gjithashtu progresin në fushën e energjisë, mbrojtjen e mjedisit, tregtinë dhe bashkëpunimin me Bashkimin Evropian, përfshirë hyrjen në fuqi të Marrëveshjes së Tregtisë së Lirë me EFTA-n.Sa i përket procesit të integrimit evropian, Kurti ka thënë se Kosova vazhdon të jetë i vetmi vend në Ballkanin Perëndimor pa statusin e vendit kandidat, ndonëse, sipas tij, ka dëshmuar përkushtim ndaj demokracisë, sundimit të ligjit dhe të drejtave të njeriut.Ai ka pranuar se bllokada institucionale e Kuvendit ka ndikuar në ngadalësimin e reformave dhe në vonesat për ratifikimin e marrëveshjeve të Planit të Rritjes, si dhe për miratimin e disa ligjeve.Kreu i Qeverisë ka bërë me dije se institucionet do të vazhdojnë me miratimin e ligjeve që lidhen me sistemin e drejtësisë, punën, sigurinë në punë, prokurimin publik dhe fusha të tjera, duke i cilësuar ato të rëndësishme për përafrimin e Kosovës me standardet evropiane.Në fund, Kurti ka përsëritur kërkesën që Bashkimi Evropian t’ia dorëzojë Kosovës sa më parë pyetësorin për statusin e vendit kandidat dhe të marrë vendimin për hapjen e negociatave për anëtarësim. Ai ka theksuar se reformat do të vazhdojnë, pasi, sipas tij, rruga drejt anëtarësimit në BE kalon përmes tyre.

Nov 04, 2026
Cardi B Reveals Baby Boy's Name and Celebrates His First Birthday New

Cardi B Reveals Baby Boy's Name and Celebrates His First Birthday

See more of our coverage in your search results. Kulture, Wave, Blossom and … ?Cardi B revealed via Instagram on Wednesday that her fourth child, her first with ex Stefon Diggs, is named Grey.“Happy 1st birthday to Grey M.D!!” the rapper, 34, gushed. “It’s only been 1 year since meeting you but it feels like I’ve had you at my side forever. I carried you through one of the most uncertain high pressured times of my life but having you inside of me through it all gave me a extra strength.”Cardi B (pictured above in May 2025) revealed her and ex Stefon Diggs’ baby boy’s name via Instagram on Wednesday.The rapper announced in November 2025 that she had given birth to their first child together but did not share further details.She continued, “I was growing you inside of me and at the same time you were giving me life! You gave a new meaning to what a Grey day feels like. You light up my life and every room with your smile your laugh and your precious spirit.”The social media upload included photos of the toddler sitting on a bed in a baseball cap, wearing a doctor Halloween costume and more.Cardi told her followers in November 2025 that the little one had arrived — but did not divulge any further details.“I brought … a new baby into the world,” she wrote at the time. “One more reason to be the best version of me.”The little one, the Grammy winner’s fourth child, is named Grey. cardi b/ instagramThe songwriter debuted his name while celebrating his 1st birthday. cardi b/ instagramThe Grammy winner also referred to her new arrival as “one more reason to love me more than anything else or anyone else so I can continue giving my babies the love and life they deserve.”While she did not reference the infant’s sex in the upload, she did so on her Story, writing, “I just had a boy.”Diggs shared this news days prior in a conversation with People — and gave his stamp of approval.“That’s enough for me,” the NFL player, 32, told the outlet. “I can’t wait to make him do push-ups and sit-ups and run around.”The athlete was first linked to Cardi in February 2025, but they have since split — despite reuniting earlier this year and making headlines for a coffee shop clash.Cardi (pictured above in 2020) has three other children named Kulture, Wave and Blossom with her estranged husband, Offset. iamcardib/InstagramShe started dating Diggs (pictured above in June 2025) in 2025 but they have since called it quits. Instagram/iamcardibDiggs, notably, became a father in 2016 when he welcomed daughter Nova.The wide receiver, additionally, was confirmed as the father of a young daughter named Charliee after the newborn’s mom, Aileen Lopera, filed a paternity suit.He also allegedly welcomed a son with K’yanna Barber in 2025, as well as a daughter with Cayy Benji, also born sometime in 2025.Cardi, for her part, gave birth to two children — daughter Kulture, 7, and son Wave, 4 — before splitting from her estranged husband, Offset.The songwriter was pregnant when she filed for divorce in July 2024, and the duo welcomed daughter Blossom, now 1, two months later.The NFL player (pictured above in 2025) welcomed multiple children with different women the same year Cardi gave birth. @markredstudios / BACKGRIDDiggs and Cardi (pictured above in May 2025) briefly reconciled earlier this year after splitting. NBAE via Getty ImagesCardi called out her ex for allegedly being an absent father in May of the following year, claiming he had only met their youngest child “only five times.”The “Hustlers” star went on to claim via X that she had been “left with the kids’ bills … for a year straight.”She and Offset, who got married in September 2017, have yet to finalize their divorce. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Nov 04, 2026
Devet policajaca privedeno zbog sumnje na zlostavljanje i mučenje New

Devet policajaca privedeno zbog sumnje na zlostavljanje i mučenje

Igor Žmirić Foto: Stanislav Nedelja/ATAImages autor: 04. nov. 2026. 18:58 Pripadnici Ministarstva unutrašnjih poslova, Sektora unutrašnje kontrole, danas su po nalogu javnog tužioca Prvog osnovnog javnog tužilaštva u Beogradu, doneli rešenje o zadržavanju do 48 sati sledećim policijskim službenicima MUP Republike Srbije I. Ž. (1979), B. J. (1978), D. V. (1978), J. O. (1983), V. L. (1978), N. D. (1976), N. F. (1973), Z. V. (1972), i građaninu M.V. (1978), koji je u vreme izvršenja krivičnog dela bio policijski službenik MUP Srbije, zbog postojanja osnova sumnje da su izvršili krivično delo zlostavljanje i mučenje. Oglas Osumnjičeni su 14/15. avgusta 2025. godine oko 22,30 časova do 1,00 čas u Beogradu, u garaži zgrade Vlade Republike Srbije u Nemanjinoj ulici, u stanju uračunljivosti, a bili svesni svoga dela, čije su izvršenje hteli i bili svesni da je njihovo delo zabranjeno, kao saizvršioci, u svojstvu službenih lica u vršenju službe pri MUP R Srbije, Jedinice za obezbeđenje određenih ličnosti i objekata, primenom sile i pretnje, većem broju oštećenih lica naneli veliki bol i teške patnje, s ciljem da od njih dobiju obaveštenje i da ih zastraše i nezakonito kazne.Osumnjičeni će u zakonskom roku biti privedeni nadležnom tužilaštvu. Pratite nas na društvenim mrežama: Koje je tvoje mišljenje o ovoj temi? Učestvuj u diskusiji ili pročitaj komentare

Nov 04, 2026
Democrats Achieve Historic Senate Wins in Kansas and Texas New

Democrats Achieve Historic Senate Wins in Kansas and Texas

See more of our coverage in your search results. America has a case of the blues.The Democrats shattered records Tuesday night, becoming the first party to sweep both the House and the Senate in a Midterm election in 20 years, as dozens of historically safe red Republican seats fell.In a stunning rebuke of President Trump’s administration, Democrats picked up their first US Senate seat in Kansas in almost a century, one of at least seven Senate seats flipped during Tuesday’s blue tsunami.Republicans also lost Senate races in staunchly red Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.Meanwhile, Democrats also secured the House, making President Trump’s last two years potentially even harder.Here were some of Tuesday’s most shocking upsets:Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. AP Photo/Eric GayLosin’ TexasIn the Lone Star State, James Talarico made history by becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from Texas since 1988, beating state Attorney General Ken Paxton.Trump ally Paxton, 63, had unseated 24-year incumbent John Cornyn in May’s primary runoff, but his history of scandals and controversy doomed him in the voters’ eyes.Despite hefty financial backing, including nearly $200 million coming from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, Paxton lost to Talarico by over one million voters, with AP calling the race just after 11 p.m. 55.2% to 42.9% in Talarico’s favor.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivers a speech at an election night rally in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. REUTERSGreg Abb-outIn possibly the biggest shock of the night, three-term Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott lost re-election to state Rep. Gina Hinojosa in a stunning upset which could have long-term ramifications in America’s second-most popular state.The seismic Democratic sweep in Texas now positions the once-Republican stronghold as a key 2028 battleground state. In other gubernatorial bloodbaths, Ohio and Georgia also both voted for Democratic governors — with Amy Acton besting former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, and Keisha Lance Bottoms winning in Georgia. Ramaswamy’s campaign was derailed when he produced a controversial campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother, who remained married to Acton’s alleged rapist after he was criminally charged.Bottoms’ win in the Peach State makes her the first black woman elected governor of a US state. Follow for live updates on the 2026 Midterm ElectionsKansas catastropheIn the Sunflower State, megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton became the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Kansas since 1932, stunning Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.).Hamilton won with 52.1% of the vote, compared with Marshall’s 45%, with 94% of ballots counted as of 11 p.m. Tuesday.Marshall, an obstetrician-gynecologist, came under fire over reports that he sued some 700 patients over unpaid bills, including an eight-month pregnant woman who was arrested after missing a medical debt payment with an 18% interest rate.U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., speaks to supporters during an election night event, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. AP Photo/Jeffrey CollinsNo family affairSouth Carolina Republican Darline Graham couldn’t keep her late brother Lindsey Graham’s US Senate seat, losing to Democrat Annie Andrews in another historic upset.Andrews became the first Democrat to win a Palmetto State Senate race since 1998, defeating Graham, who was plucked from obscurity by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) to fill the seat following her brother’s death in July at age 71.Despite President Trump throwing his support behind Graham and joining her on the campaign trail, she lost by almost 100,000 votes, with AP calling the seat for Andrews with the vote tallies at 51.1% to 46.7%.More coverage of the 2026 midterm elections: Live updates on the midterm elections Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race, making Dan Osborn two-time loser Sean Duffy’s son-in-law Michael Alfonso wins Wisconsin seat to become youngest House member Far-left Dem Abdul El-Sayed defies bitter party mutiny to rout Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate race over Michele Tafoya Maine eventIn Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Sen. Susan Collins on Tuesday, ending the incumbent’s nearly 30-year-long run in the upper chamber.Jackson garnered 53.8% of the vote to Collins’ 46.1% with 86% of the votes counted, despite initially finishing third in the Maine Democratic gubernatorial primary.His defeat of Collins, the longest-serving female Republican senator in history, came even after he was swapped in at the last minute to replace original nominee Graham Platner, whose campaign collapsed in a series of scandals including alleged Nazi tattoos and allegations of sexual assault and infidelity.Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during an Election Night rally in Detroit, Michigan, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. REUTERSSayed it ain’t soIn Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed astonishingly defeated Republican Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim Senator in US history.El-Sayed led Rogers by 52.5% to 45.5% with 97% of votes counted, shattering the belief that a hard-left candidate couldn’t win in a Midwestern swing state.His campaign had been one of the most closely watched on Tuesday, after running on a far-left platform of universal Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and cutting off military aid for Israel.

Nov 04, 2026
Gjakova Man Faces Detention for Selling Over 100 Firearms and Falsely Reporting Theft New

Gjakova Man Faces Detention for Selling Over 100 Firearms and Falsely Reporting Theft

16:53 | 4 Nëntor 2026 Prokuroria Themelore në Gjakovë ka nxjerrë aktvendim për fillimin e hetimeve dhe ka paraqitur kërkesë për caktimin e masës së paraburgimit lidhur me rastin e armëve që u denoncua si vjedhje, por doli inskenim.I dyshuari për këtë rast, me dashje dhe kundërligjshëm ka bërë shitjen e 110 armëve të zjarrit, që i mbante në poligon e më pas kishte kërkuar ndihmë nga Policia, duke e denoncuar rastin si vjedhje.Dosja e Prokurorisë thotë se, “ndër të tjera, ceket se ekziston dyshim i bazuar se i pandehuri me inicialet V.C. nga fillimi i muajit tetor 2026 e deri më datë 30.10.2026 në Gjakovë, konkretisht në poligonin e armëve “T…”, me dashje dhe në kundërshtim me dispozitat ligjore në fuqi për armët dhe materiet plasëse, ka shitur në mënyrë të paautorizuar mbi 110 (njëqind e dhjetë) armë zjarri, të cilat dyshohet se i kishte në depon e poligonit të licencuar, personave me inicialet D.P. dhe L.U. të cilët aktualisht gjenden në arrati. Pas kësaj, i pandehuri rastin e ka raportuar në Policinë e Kosovës, duke pretenduar rrejshëm se armët e njëjta i ishin vjedhur.” I njëjti do të hetohet nën dyshimet se ka kryer veprat penale “Importi, eksporti, furnizimi, transportimi, prodhimi, këmbimi, ndërmjetësimi ose shitja e paautorizuar e armëve apo materieve plasëse” dhe “Lajmërimi apo kallëzimi i rremë”.Ndërkaq, ndaj dy të dyshuarve të tjerë, D.P. dhe L.U. të cilët gjenden në arrati, Prokuroria ka marrë aktvendim për fillimin e hetimeve për shkak të dyshimit të bazuar se kanë kryer veprën penale “Importi, eksporti, furnizimi, transportimi, prodhimi, këmbimi, ndërmjetësimi ose shitja e paautorizuar e armëve apo materieve plasëse”.

Nov 04, 2026
John Frieda, Iconic Hairstylist to Princess Diana and Madonna, Dies at 75 New

John Frieda, Iconic Hairstylist to Princess Diana and Madonna, Dies at 75

See more of our coverage in your search results. John Frieda, the British celebrity hairstylist and beauty mogul who worked with Princess Diana, has died. He was 75.Frieda’s death was confirmed by his salon in an Instagram statement on Tuesday. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear John passed away peacefully ….surrounded by his family,” the statement began. British celebrity hairstylist John Frieda (seen here in 2012) died at age 75. Getty ImagesFrieda’s salon said in a statement that he “passed away peacefully…surrounded by his family.” Penske Media via Getty ImagesPrincess Diana (pictured here) was one of Frieda’s famous clients. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty ImagesThe salon said Frieda “was more than a mentor to us; he was a true icon of the hair industry” and “he was the person who taught us everything, believed in us, and made us better.”“His talent and passion touched so many, and his legacy will live on in every single one of us,” the tribute continued. “We will continue to do him proud.The salon concluded the post, “Our thoughts are with John’s family and everyone who loved him. Rest in peace, John. You will be forever in our hearts.”The salon said Frieda (seen here in 2013) “was a true icon of the hair industry.” David M. BenettFrieda did Diana’s hair for a portrait session for her engagement to then-Prince Charles in 1981. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty ImagesFrieda’s stepdaughter, Asia Agnelli Lagrange, shared her own tribute to the beauty entrepreneur, calling him “the best man to ever exist.”Lagrange also recongized that Frieda “touched the lives of so many.”Frieda’s cause of death has not been disclosed.Frieda worked with other celebrities including Madonna, Nicole Kidman and Diana Ross. Darren GerrishFrieda’s stepdaughter, Asia Agnelli Lagrange, said he was “the best man to ever exist.” Darren GerrishFrieda worked with Diana in 1980, styling her blonde pixie cut for a portrait session with photographer Lord Snowdon, which was published in Vogue when she got engaged to then-Prince Charles.His other famous clients included Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Diana Ross.Frieda was born in London in 1951. His father, Isidore Frieda, owned a salon and wanted his son to become a doctor, but Frieda ultimately followed in his dad’s career footsteps.“I became a hairdresser for all the wrong reasons, to get out of studying,” Frieda told The Standard in 2012. “My father was very angry. But when he realized I was determined, he said I must work for the top salon in London.”Frieda gave Diana (seen here in 1985) a blonde pixie cut for her 1981 engagement portrait. Getty ImagesSarah Jessica Parker (seen here with Frieda in 2007) was another one of his famous clients. Getty ImagesAt age 16, Frieda worked at House of Leonard and became Lewis Leonard’s assistant. He helped out on shoots with some of Leonard’s top clients, including Jackie Onassis and the Beatles.Frieda famously created the “Purdey” hairstyle Joanna Lumley wore in the 1970s TV series “The New Avengers.”Frieda opened his own salon in London at age 25 before launching branches in Los Angeles and New York City.In the 1980s, Frieda created his own product line, John Frieda Professional Hair Care, and launched the Frizz Ease brand, which became available in the US in 1990. The brand became globally popular, selling in drugstores and salons.Frieda eventually sold his haircare company to Japanese conglomerate Kao for $450 million, though he kept ownership of his five salons, including two in NYC.Frieda famously gave Joanna Lumley the “Purdey” hairstyle in 1977. Getty ImagesLumley wore the hairstyle for her role in the 1970s TV series “The New Avengers.” Getty ImagesFrieda was married twice, first to Scottish pop singer and actress Lulu from 1977 to 1991. They welcomed son Jordan, before their divorce.The hairdresser met his second wife, Avery Agnelli, the widow of Fiat heir Giovanni Agnelli, in 2002, and they tied the knot in 2019. With Agnelli, Frieda had two children and a stepdaughter. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Nov 04, 2026
California's Election Night Surprises: Republicans Find Unexpected Wins Amid Blue Dominance New

California's Election Night Surprises: Republicans Find Unexpected Wins Amid Blue Dominance

See more of our coverage in your search results. The polls are closed in California. Some winners are already celebrating, some losers are licking their wounds, and in dozens of races we’re going to be waiting days — possibly weeks — to find out who actually won.Although Democrats outnumber Republicans here in the Golden State by millions of voters, some of the early called races are no surprise at all.We do know that Democrat Xavier Becerra beat Republican Steve Hilton for governor by a wide margin, as did all the Democrats running for statewide office, except in the Insurance Commissioner’s race. That one features two Democrats in a close race.We do know that Democrat Xavier Becerra beat Republican Steve Hilton for governor by a wide margin Nathan Weyland for CA PostOf course, I hoped Hilton could end Republicans’ long losing streak in statewide elections. Becerra made sure that streak continues. There are some decisive verdicts on ballot measures, too. Some good news: Election night returns show Proposition 40, the “billionaire tax,” losing by double digits.But Proposition 3, the extension of the higher income tax rates for millions, passing by even more. Proposition 39, the Voter ID measure, was getting trounced by nearly twenty points. Also Proposition 43, to make it harder to raise local taxes, was going down.With the “Blue Tsunami” sweeping the nation, Republicans are losing at the Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly levels up and down California. It’s ugly.Meanwhile, the candidates in the closer races are going to be staring at their phones for days, waiting for the next batch of votes. Some are ahead right now. Others are trailing. And if history is any guide, a fair number of those early leads won’t survive the counting.Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton opens his jacket at an election night rally in Garden Grove, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. REUTERSI’ve watched this happen to Republicans for decades. I call it California’s red undertow.Remember 2018? Republicans Jeff Denham, David Valadao, Young Kim, and Mimi Walters all led on election night. Every one of them lost.Kim actually flew to Washington for new member orientation. She came home without a seat in Congress.Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!I’ve sat in those campaign offices after Election Day, watching every county update shave a few hundred more votes off the lead. It’s a miserable experience, especially when everybody knows where the trend is heading.We saw another example in June’s Los Angeles mayoral primary. Republican Spencer Pratt led Democrat Nithya Raman early, only to watch Raman overtake him as more ballots were counted.Republicans tend to return their mail ballots earlier, and those ballots dominate the first reports. Ballots dropped off on Election Day, late-arriving mail, and provisionals can look very different politically.Spencer Pratt attends his election event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Andy Johnstone for CA PostNone of that means the later ballots are fraudulent. They’re lawful votes and they have to be counted. But California has built a system in which Election Day is increasingly just the day we start finding out what happened. I think it’s a disgrace.Every active registered voter gets a ballot mailed to his or her home, postage paid. Ballots postmarked by Election Day can arrive up to seven days later. Then there are signature checks, provisional ballots, and opportunities for voters to correct certain problems.Florida and Texas manage to give voters a pretty good idea of who won within hours. California has more voters, certainly, but that’s hardly an excuse for a system that leaves competitive races hanging for weeks. And don’t blame the county registrars. They didn’t write these laws.Then there’s ballot security, which bothers me even more. At a polling place, election workers and observers can watch the process. Nobody watches what happens when a ballot gets filled out at somebody’s kitchen table. We rely on signature verification and other safeguards after the fact.I’d go back to voting primarily in person. Show up at your polling place, sign in, vote, and drop your ballot in the box. Keep absentee voting for people who really need it — military personnel overseas and homebound voters. It’s how we used to conduct elections, and I think we were better off.Besides the Insurance Commissioner race, the highest-profile uncertain race would be the race for LA Mayor – which is going to be too close to call for some time. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman speaks to reporters at a Get Out the Vote event at UCLA. Councilwoman Nithya Raman sought to unseat Mayor Karen Bass after a contentious campaign that exposed deep divisions over the city’s future. Pedro Colo for CA PostMany close races will take longer to settle. Nobody expects otherwise. But why should Californians have to wait weeks for results that voters in most other states get on election night? Sacramento has spent years making it easier to cast a ballot. Apparently making it easier to know who won isn’t nearly as important. If faster results mattered to the people who write the rules, we’d have faster results.Instead we get to spend the next few weeks watching the red undertow do its work.One final note, for disappointed Republicans: A great Republican president lost both houses in his sixth year in office. Today he is remembered as one of America’s best.His name was Ronald Reagan. And his legacy endures, in California and the nation.Jon Fleischman, a longtime strategist in California politics, writes at SoDoesItMatter.com.

Nov 04, 2026