Measure B could reshape Shasta County elections, if courts allow it
Measure B proposes changes to Shasta County's elections, including hand-counting ballots and requiring photo ID to vote, but may violate state and federal laws. If it passes, it would likely face legal challenges due to its potential illegality.
Shasta County's Measure B proposes several changes to its election process, including holding elections on a single day, hand-counting ballots, and requiring voters to provide photo ID. The measure, brought forward by local residents Laura Hobbs and Rich Gallardo, aims to restore trust in elections. However, many of its provisions appear to violate state and federal laws, such as hand-counting ballots, which was outlawed by California lawmakers in 2023 specifically targeting Shasta County. Research has shown that hand-counting is more time-consuming, expensive, and less accurate than machine counting. Opponents, including Cork McGowan, argue that the measure will disenfranchise voters, particularly in rural areas. A lawsuit challenging the measure was filed but dismissed, allowing it to proceed to the ballot. If it passes, supporters plan to either keep the legal parts or tweak the measure to fit existing law.
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