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AG, Secretary Sue to Halt Shasta Voting Restriction

6/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Measure B would end mail-in voting in Shasta County and require photo ID with hand counts.
Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber sued to block the measure before the November 2026 midterms.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and the League of Women Voters say the measure violates state law.
Clint Curtis, champion of the initiative, lost the June 2 primary and was succeeded by Joanna Francescut.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Supreme Court 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder struck down the Voting Rights Act’s preclearance formula, ending oversight of 25 jurisdictions and prompting states like Texas to impose voter-ID rules that affect 1.5 million voters and have closed 1,000 polling places. Measure B seeks to end mail-in voting in Shasta County in 2026, prompting Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary Shirley Weber to sue.

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Story summary

Measure B would end mail-in voting in Shasta County and require photo ID with hand counts.
Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber sued to block the measure before the November 2026 midterms.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and the League of Women Voters say the measure violates state law.
Clint Curtis, champion of the initiative, lost the June 2 primary and was succeeded by Joanna Francescut.

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