Source: SFGate
“A Northern California church at the center of a ballot collection controversy was cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation sparked by SFGATE’s reporting. The Tehama County District Attorney’s Office determined that Calvary Chapel Red Bluff, which encouraged congregants to drop off their completed ballots at Sunday services, complied with California election law. The case ignited sharp debate over the intersection of religion and politics in California’s election system. Critics saw a partisan agenda at play, while supporters called it a bold effort by faith-based groups to reclaim their voice in public affairs — much to the dismay of what church officials called ‘the woke world.'” (12/03/24)
https://www.sfgate.com/northcoast/article/northern-california-church-ballot-collection-19952476.php