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An election chief lost. Then he padlocked the ballots and called the FBI.

Washington Post Politics·October 4, 2026·1 min read

In Shasta County, California, an election chief who lost then padlocked the ballots and called the FBI, illustrating deep election distrust. The county, where some don't trust results even when their choice wins, shows how distrust in voting systems can take root and disrupt democratic processes.

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