Poll workers in Shasta County are confronting an escalation in harassment and intimidation from MAGA extremists allegedly concerned with “election integrity.” Reports indicate a tense atmosphere among poll workers following confrontations with supporters of former President Donald Trump. Many feel unsafe, and one worker has already resigned due to the growing hostility. Source: SFGATE.
What We Know
- Poll watchers in Shasta County, once intended to observe and ensure fair elections, are now allegedly intimidating election staff. This change has been attributed to the increased partisanship within the county, especially since 2016 when MAGA-aligned individuals began emphasizing “election integrity” in local governance.
- One former election worker, Tanner Johnson, cited “relentless harassment” as his reason for leaving his role, fearing the threat of violence amid the polarized atmosphere. Johnson reported that local right-wing observers have disrupted operations, attempting to access restricted areas and covertly recording staff.
- Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors has enacted controversial decisions aligned with far-right ideologies, including rejecting automated ballot counting and promoting hand-counting measures. These actions align with election-denying agendas, and local political figures are reportedly emboldening MAGA supporters who criticize the elections department’s processes.
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