The Guardian · California · Original story
A conservative California county is trying to kill mail-in voting
Shasta county passes measure requiring elections to be held in person on one day and limiting absentee ballots
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Northern California’s Shasta county, best known for its radical conservative politics and thriving election-skeptic movement, appears on track for another clash with the state over a newly approved ballot measure that would transform local elections.
In last Tuesday’s election, the majority of voters in the rural county backed Measure B, which requires elections to be held in person on a single day and limits who can cast an absentee ballot – effectively putting an end to vote by mail – while also requiring photo ID and a hand count.
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Dani Anguiano · Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:10 PM
California | The Guardian
Shasta county passes measure requiring elections to be held in person on one day and limiting absentee ballots
Northern California’s Shasta county, best known for its radical conservative politics and thriving election-skeptic movement, appears on track for another clash with the state over a newly approved ballot measure that would transform local elections.
In last Tuesday’s election, the majority of voters in the rural county backed Measure B, which requires elections to be held in person on a single day and limits who can cast an absentee ballot – effectively putting an end to vote by mail – while also requiring photo ID and a hand count.
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