With Election Day Over, How Are Votes Counted In California?

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Voters in California are bound to have questions about the millions of ballots cast in the Nov. 8 election. Some people may wonder why they had to fill out a provisional ballot or when results will be final. Others may wonder how to verify that their ballots were indeed counted.
Here are answers to some questions about counting ballots:
HOW MANY BALLOTS MIGHT BE OUTSTANDING AFTER TUESDAY?
The secretary of state’s office reported Wednesday that counties have alrea