Shasta County continues to stand at the forefront of efforts to restore local control over elections and strengthen election integrity in California. On June 2, 2026, voters in the county overwhelmingly approved Measure B, a charter amendment designed to implement common-sense reforms, including voter ID requirements, hand counting of ballots, single-day in-person voting, and other measures aimed at enhancing security and transparency. The measure passed with more than 55% of

Although there were many speaking out Chris Coulombe, a Republican congressional candidate, veteran, and Sonoma County business owner, stood at the forefront. Coulombe transformed his campaign into a megaphone for the cause, attending town halls, penning op-eds, and leveraging social media to amplify the message that dam removal wasn't just environmental progress—it was a direct assault on rural livelihoods.