Shasta County Recall Election Tests Rural America's Election Security Concerns

The recall of Supervisor Kevin Crye, following the county's switch from electronic to hand vote counting, highlights deep divisions over election integrity.

• Shasta County, California, faces a recall election for Supervisor Kevin Crye after the county ditched Dominion vote-counting machines for hand counts.
• The move, supported by Crye, a Trump ally, reflects the area's skepticism towards election integrity, fueled by false claims of voter fraud.
• California Legislature passed a law limiting hand counts, challenging Shasta County's decision and sparking a broader debate on election security.
• Residents are divided, with some supporting Crye for his stance on transparency and others viewing the recall as a fight against election misinformation.
• The recall is seen as a test of rural America's response to election fraud claims, with implications for other regions considering hand counts.

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