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Joy Silver brings the latest election news from Riverside County, addressing concerns about election security, voter protection, and efforts to safeguard the democratic process.With Election Day fast approaching, this is your reminder to make your voice heard. Stay informed about your rights as a voter and get out and vote.If you haven’t voted yet, don’t wait—cast your ballot and make your voice count.www.unitedamericanetwork.com

In this special edition of Radio Free Riverside, Joy Silver examines the latest assurances from military leaders, warnings from national security experts, and the growing legal battle between California and the federal government over voting rights and mail-in ballots.With ballots hitting the streets on October 5, Californians are facing growing concerns about voter suppression, federal interference, and the security of the 2026 election.📞 Voter Protection Hotline: 1-877-321-VOTEwww.unitedamericanetwork.com

Democracy needs you now. This emergency edition of RadioFree Riverside focuses on protecting the vote in Riverside County amid concerns about voter intimidation and increased immigration enforcement.Joy Silver calls on Riverside County residents to join the Riverside County Ballot Brigade and the Ballot in the Box campaign, while providing information about ballot drop boxes and upcoming voting dates and locations.Listen for the latest election news and updates from RadioFree Riverside and learn how you can help protect access to the ballot.Join the Ballot Brigade! Email [email protected] to get involved!

This special episode examines the new law separating the Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner offices, the creation of an independent medical examiner system, and the return of more than 650,000 ballots following the California Supreme Court’s recent rulings involving Sheriff Chad Bianco. Plus, a look ahead to the November 2026 election and what Riverside County voters need to know.www.unitedamericanetwork.comMentioned in this episode:Leigh McGowan PoliticsGirl UAN Promo - Short 2026

Takeaways:She reported the California Supreme Court ruled Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of 650,000 ballots unlawful and ordered him to return them, a decisive rebuke that reinforced limits on local law enforcement handling ballots.She explained Attorney General Rob Bonta's authority to stop the investigation was upheld, showing how state-level jurisdiction can override local actions when election law and public trust are at stake.She clarified that legal safeguards like warrants, chain-of-custody, and statutory procedure exist to protect ballots; opposing lawyers argued Bianco bypassed those rules, which is why judges found the seizure improper.He cited a claimed 45,000-vote gap, but the county registrar found only about 103-ballot discrepancy within the margin of error, illustrating experts' point that voter fraud is extremely rare and unlikely to change outcomes.She noted the ruling sparked political fallout—governor, advocates, and legislators praised it, new laws now criminalize taking marked ballots, and the episode highlights how election integrity disputes can quickly turn into partisan theater.Mentioned in this episode:Leigh McGowan PoliticsGirl UAN Promo - Short 2026