Judge rules Shasta County mail-voting measure illegal

A judge ruled that a Shasta County measure seeking to eliminate most mail-in voting violates California state law.

What the measure sought to do

The measure was intended to eliminate most mail-in voting in Shasta County. The ruling addresses whether that proposal is allowed under state law.

What the ruling says

The judge found that the measure conflicts with California law. The decision is a court ruling against the measure as written.

The ruling does not change the measure’s stated goal: reducing most mail-in voting in the county. It determines that the proposal cannot comply with state law in its current form.

What comes next

The next steps will depend on how Shasta County officials and the parties involved respond to the ruling. Any further court action or changes to the measure would determine how the issue proceeds.

The Los Angeles Times reported on the ruling. The primary court record linked by that report is not included here.