The contentious nature of the local election did not appear to have any effect on voter turnout, which was almost identical to that in the last primary in 2018. For many races, candidates emerged with clear victories, but the top two candidates for supervisor of both District 1 and District 5 must compete again in the fall.
Some of the experienced incumbent candidates have over 50% of the primary vote so far, numbers which would allow them to claim final victory without a runoff in November. Last night’s unofficial results appear to indicate Shasta County’s overall opposition to what some call constitutional candidates, political newcomers who challenged more politically experienced candidates in every local race.
Invoking “patriotism,” county candidates for the positions of superintendent of schools, elections clerk, and county supervisor called on participants at multiple forums to stand and pledge, despite the League’s policy of not doing so. One candidate also released disinformation about his incumbent opponent's response. The events appear to some to have weaponized the pledge as part of a political agenda.
Steiner says a moderate Democrat can accomplish more for the North State’s Republican base than incumbent Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Newly released census data that will change the boundaries of California’s District 1 may play a role in his campaign. Steiner is running on a platform centered on water, forests and wildfire.
Le Roux attended Thursday’s “Medical Freedom Rally" - a local protest against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
Confusion and contradiction swirl around whether pro-Newsom voters should fill in the second question on the recall election ballot.
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