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California Officials Dismiss Journalist's Claims of Voter Fraud

3/2/2026

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Nick Shirley, an independent journalist, questioned a California voter registration loophole on The Riley Gaines Show.
Shirley cited irregularities in voter rolls, naming UPS stores and colleges.
The California Secretary of State's office refuted his claims.
They said identification is not generally required, but first-time voters must provide it if they did not include certain information.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office mocked the findings, stating he failed to substantiate fraud claims.

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Nick Shirley, an independent journalist, questioned a California voter registration loophole on The Riley Gaines Show.
Shirley cited irregularities in voter rolls, naming UPS stores and colleges.
The California Secretary of State's office refuted his claims.
They said identification is not generally required, but first-time voters must provide it if they did not include certain information.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office mocked the findings, stating he failed to substantiate fraud claims.