Emergency Broadcast: California Democrat Raji Rab Files for Statewide Recount Following June 2 Primary

By Scott Shields – Contributing Writer - Capitol Times Media

On what the Take Your Power Back Show dubbed as an "emergency broadcast,"

Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Raji Rab announced that he has filed an

emergency petition demanding a full statewide manual recount of California's June 2nd

primary election.

The broadcast, hosted by Kim Yeater — host of the Take Your Power Back Show and leader

of the "Take Our California Back" movement — featured Rab alongside Mark Finchem of

the Election Fairness Institute and Clint Curtis, Shasta County of California Registrar of Voters Clerk.

Why Raji Rab Filed the Petition

During the broadcast, Rab stated he took action after receiving reports from voters across California that the reported results did not match what they witnessed at the polls. He brought his petition directly to Secretary of State Shirley Weber's office, which

subsequently directed that the recount begin in Shasta County no later than July 16,

2026, with the remaining 57 counties on standby.

My Key Takeaways from the Broadcast

Rab's central argument reframed election integrity as a nonpartisan issue. Several standout themes emerged:

"This is not a Republican story. This is not a Democrat story. This is an American

story." — Rab positioned his recount effort as a defense of democracy itself, not a

partisan maneuver.

• "This is not about left versus right. This is about right versus wrong." — A line

that resonated with the show's audience, bridging the ideological divide between a

Democratic candidate and a predominantly conservative viewership.

• "Every legal ballot deserves to be counted accurately and transparently." — Rab

emphasized that the recount demand was rooted in a fundamental principle of fair

elections.

• “Rab was very appreciative” of the knowledge he received from Mark and Clint

and called on Californians to actively participate in safeguarding election integrity.

One can only guess that sure he is wondering why more Democrats are not involved

in this effort.

Strategic Approach and Costs Involved

Rab outlined significant financial stakes in pursuing the recount:

County Recount Cost

Shasta County $9,000

Ventura County $2.5 million

Starting with Shasta County is described as strategic. According to information Rab heard

today , they already have what appears to be proof of counterfeit ballots. Their teams

have reportedly been in communication with the Department of Justice, which allegedly

has all the affidavits related to these findings.

A Unique Political Moment

What makes this broadcast particularly notable is the cross-party alignment it represents.

Rab, a Democrat, appeared on a show hosted by Kim Yeater, who has primarily featured

Republican and conservative candidates throughout her "Governor Face-Off" series.

Rab's decision to file for a recount as a Democratic candidate lent credibility to the show's longstanding election integrity messaging — demonstrating, as Yeater noted, that "when a Democratic candidate demands a manual recount, it proves this fight belongs to all of us."

The broadcast also connected to ongoing election transparency efforts in Shasta County, which has been positioned as a model for verifiable, paper-ballot voting processes.

Clint Curtis, the county's Registrar of Voters Clerk, was on hand to discuss the practical

mechanics of the recount. This was very interesting to learn about.

Watch the Full InterviewThe complete emergency broadcast interview with Raji Rab is available on the Take Your Power Back Show Rumble channel:

Watch Here: https://rumble.com/v7crx8a-emergency-broadcast-california-democratgovernor-candidate-raji-rab-files-f.html

Additional Rumble channels:

• Show Channel: rumble.com/c/TakeYourPowerBackShow

• Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeYourPowerBackShow/live

Upcoming Press Conference – Los Angeles

Following the broadcast, Rab's team is holding a press event to provide further updates and is asking all supporters to join him Today July 16:

Detail Information

Date Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time 1:00 PM PST

Location Dean Logan's Office, LA County Registrar

Address 12400 Imperial Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650

This press conference will reportedly feature updates from Rab's team regarding the Shasta County recount process and Secretary of State Shirley Webers response to Rabs request for a 15 day extension for the state wide ballot recount efforts.

What Happens Next The recount is slated to begin in Shasta County starting July 16, 2026, with other counties potentially following. Rab's campaign is soliciting donations through his website,RajiRabForGovernor.com, to help fund the statewide recount effort.

Rab ran in the June 2 primary but did not advance to the November general election. The general election will feature Xavier Becerra (Democrat) and Steve Hilton (Republican).

For More Information:

• Website: TakeYourPowerBackShow.com

• Petition & Donations: RajiRabForGovernor.com• Related Movement: TakeOurCaliforniaBack.com | TakeOurElectionsBack.com

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