California Midterm Election Results Delayed, Early Returns Favor Republicans

• California polls have closed, but vote counting will take longer than usual.
• Early election returns show Republicans winning or faring better than expected in several races.
• California's vote-counting process can take weeks, leading to shifts in results over time.
• Experts warn of potential'red mirages' and 'blue shifts' as more votes are tallied.
• The final outcomes of many races may not be known for days or even weeks.