In a rural northern California county, tensions are high surrounding election security, with residents expressing deep suspicions about the voting process and conspiracy theories. The county officials scrapped Dominion Voting Systems machines in favor of hand counting all votes, leading to a showdown with the state legislature. The situation reflects the broader political divide in the country following claims of election fraud by Donald Trump.
Key Points
High tensions and suspicions surrounding election security in rural northern California
Residents believe in conspiracy theories about election manipulation
County officials scrapped Dominion Voting Systems machines in favor of hand counting all votes
Showdown with the state legislature over the decision
Reflects broader political divide in the country following claims of election fraud by Donald Trump