The vote count following California’s June 2 primary drew significant attention due to its slow pace, leading President Trump to allege, without evidence, that cheating took place. This focus was primarily on races for governor and Los Angeles mayor. However, in Shasta County, the debate over election integrity continues.
Recent Developments in Shasta County
Voters in Shasta County approved a measure eliminating most mail-in voting. Measure B also mandates government-issued photo ID for voting. This change led to California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber suing the county.
“Measure B is legally indefensible. It directly conflicts with state law and threatens to upend the orderly administration of elections,” Bonta stated.
Measure B demands in-person voting on a single day and establishes a separate voter registration system. It restricts mail-in voting to certain groups, opposing state laws promoting broader access.
Shasta County’s Election Skepticism
The county’s board of supervisors previously turned to hand-count voting for over 110,000 voters, influenced by unfounded election fraud claims. These actions led to a new state law forbidding hand-counting ballots.
Lawsuit Details
Richard Gallardo, from the Save Shasta Elections group behind Measure B, anticipated legal challenges. He viewed the state’s lawsuit as expected and saw the county responsible for defending Measure B in court.
Bonta and Weber, echoing actions taken against Huntington Beach, argue Measure B clashes with state election frameworks. They emphasize the urgency of resolving the matter as voter information must be sent by early fall.
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