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Nevada County Board of Supervisors candidate Richard Harris claims that Sheriff Keith Royal helped spark a whisper campaign against him, alleging that he’s a major marijuana grower in his attempts to damage his run against District 2 incumbent Ed Scofield.
Royal, however, disputes those allegations and said he has made no public claims about Harris, though he did two months ago tell Scofield that Harris grows marijuana – a claim Harris admits, noting it’s for his daughter who has an intractable disease.
“The sheriff has really overstepped his bounds here and it’s a big deal,” Harris said.
Hometown: Richvale
A race for a seat on the U.S. House of Representatives is different from other elections, especially for those running for the 1st Congressional District.
Democrat Audrey Denney and Republican U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa are running to represent an area that comprises the northeastern part of the state. The district includes 11 counties, or portions of them, and includes a large part of Nevada County.
Compare that to most local races on the Nov. 6 ballot, which are county or only special district wide.
Democrats hope to unseat LaMalfa, a three-term congressman, in a “blue wave” on Nov. 6.