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Recent elections coverage from Humboldt County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
Lawmakers pressed the Secretary of State’s office on rising security costs and whether federal election-security money could cover voter-facing work, but the budget subcommittee took no action.
Staff said the city is considering a 2026 ballot renewal for Measure G, along with an advisory question aimed at boosting road funding.
The bill passed the Assembly floor on May 11 and would strengthen the Secretary of State’s election cybersecurity unit while expanding its ability to consult with researchers.
The Assembly formally took up the resolution on May 11 as part of a floor session that also featured election debate and other policy votes.
AB 2604 moved ahead in the Assembly Elections Committee, with supporters saying a mobile cure option could make vote-by-mail corrections easier for voters.
AB 2753 cleared the Assembly Elections Committee and would block registered sex offenders from running for or holding local or state office.
