https://apnews.com/b65bf1de9a65db62ec35882fa05ec3bc

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A series of changes in California meant to boost voter turnout and smooth its new Super Tuesday primary election led to a surge in last-minute voters, computer problems and short-staffing that appeared to catch elections officials by surprise, triggering scathing criticism Wednesday.

Long lines, sluggish computer connections and general confusion plagued polling places statewide — raising serious questions about the ability of most populous state to handle November's general election, when millions more voters are expected. Critics called for an overhaul before then.