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Bomb Threat Shakes Modoc County Elections Office Amid Tense Post-Election Climate

Monday, November 11

Just days after a fiercely contested presidential election, Modoc County’s election office was shaken by a bomb threat that triggered a rapid response from local and federal authorities. Modoc County Auditor and Clerk/Registrar of Voters Stephanie Wellemeyer received an alarming email claiming that a...

Thank you cookies sent to North Carolina elections office prompt emergency response

Thursday, October 31

( Raleigh, N.C. ) -- No good deed goes unpunished for election workers in North Carolina.A thank-you present of pineapple-shaped cookies delivered to the Wake County Board of Elections prompted a hazmat response on Tuesday after election workers raised concerns about a suspicious package...

Celebrities do have an impact on elections, Harvard study finds

Wednesday, August 14

(NEW YORK) -- World famous as entertainers, celebrities are not usually relied on for their political expertise.Yet candidates across the political spectrum in 2024 have been keen on highlighting star power at their campaign events.Musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, and Bon Iver...

Extended Filing Period Announced by Lassen County Elections Department

Monday, August 12

The Lassen County Elections Department has announced an extension of the filing period for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. Initially set to close on August 9, 2024, the deadline has been extended to August 14, 2024, due to certain incumbents not filing...

Candidate Filing Period Open for November Elections: Submit Declarations by August 9th

Tuesday, July 16

From now through August 9th, Elections offices will be accepting Declarations of candidacy and nominations.The filing period officially opened yesterday, and all who wish to run for local offices on the November 5th Presidential General Election ballot must stop by the elections office before...

Far-right gains in French elections, raising questions about future support for Ukraine

Monday, July 1

(PARIS) -- The Rassemblement National, France's main far-right party, made significant strides in the country's first round of snap legislative elections on Sunday.Together with its allies, it rallied close to 11 million French voters, totaling 33.2% of the vote, bringing it closer to being...

Lassen and Plumas Elections Results are in, Marked by Failed Measures and Tight Races

Monday, March 18

After 12 updates, the Lassen County Registrar of Voters declares all ballots counted.Over 7,000 ballots were cast in Lassen's Presidential Primary on March 5th.For Lassen, Superior Court Judge Bob Burns secured nearly 60% of the vote against opponent Traci Witry. The race narrowed for...

Elections Update: Lassen and Plumas Hang on Final Ballot Counts

Friday, March 15

At a standstill, the updated election results for Lassen and Plumas counties hang on the final ballots to be counted.Lassen results have not seen an update since Wednesday, but the elections office says the next anticipated update is expected by 5 pm today. The...

Leads Strengthen for Top Candidates in Lassen Elections

Friday, March 8

The gap widens. The latest

Special Elections Approved for Formation of New Fire Protection District in E. Plumas County

Thursday, July 13

Eastern Plumas County is gearing up for a significant decision as it prepares to vote on the formation of the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District this November. The unanimous approval of the special election was granted by the Supervisors during their July 11th meeting....

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Bomb Threat Shakes Modoc County Elections Office Amid Tense Post-Election Climate

Thank you cookies sent to North Carolina elections office prompt emergency response

Celebrities do have an impact on elections, Harvard study finds

Extended Filing Period Announced by Lassen County Elections Department

Candidate Filing Period Open for November Elections: Submit Declarations by August 9th

Far-right gains in French elections, raising questions about future support for Ukraine

Lassen and Plumas Elections Results are in, Marked by Failed Measures and Tight Races

Elections Update: Lassen and Plumas Hang on Final Ballot Counts

Leads Strengthen for Top Candidates in Lassen Elections

Special Elections Approved for Formation of New Fire Protection District in E. Plumas County

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