Vote count for California governor, L.A. mayor could be painfully slow. Don't expect 'instant gratification'
Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening.

Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening. It's a very real possibility that close races, such as a gubernatorial and L.A.
mayoral contests, won't be called until Wednesday or Thursday.
Original reporting: LA Times, California.
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