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Shasta County's Contentious Election
Shasta County, California faces a contentious election fueled by election denialism, impacting election workers and creating a tense atmosphere.
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- What is the main issue causing tension in Shasta County during this election?
- Shasta County, California, is grappling with a contentious election due to a thriving election denialism movement.
- What are the concerns expressed by residents regarding the election certification?
- Residents who believe in election fraud have urged the county not to certify election results, with one official suggesting there would be consequences if Trump loses.
- What are the diverse perspectives and actions of residents in response to the situation?
- Despite the tense atmosphere, some residents report a calmer feeling than in past elections, and activists are actively opposing the extremism.
- How have election workers been affected by the election denialism movement in Shasta County?
- Election workers in Shasta County have faced harassment, including interrogation and filming, leading to roughly half the staff leaving in the past year.
- What actions have election denialists taken to influence the election process in Shasta County?
- The election denialism movement in Shasta County has led to efforts to overturn the county’s voting machines and institute a hand-count system, though this was ultimately thwarted by a new state law.