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Apr 21
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A Pivotal Race In Shasta County

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Normally, county clerk races don’t get that much attention. But in Shasta County, two candidates are fighting for the future of elections in a place that’s garnered national attention for years now. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Former State Controller Betty Yee is ending her campaign for California governor, citing flagging poll n ... Show More
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