Blue Lake Voters Receive Supplemental Recall Notice Ahead of Election

Humboldt County Elections is distributing a supplemental notice to all Blue Lake voters on December 15, 2025 to ensure residents receive the required information before the recall election scheduled for January 6, 2026. The mailed notice contains the statement of reasons submitted by recall proponents and, where provided, the elected official respondent s response so voters have those materials in hand prior to Election Day.

Election officials emphasize that the supplemental notice is informational only and does not replace ballots that were previously issued for the recall election. Voters who already received a ballot may continue to return it by mail, use a designated drop box, or vote in person at polling locations on or before January 6, 2026. For questions or assistance, voters may contact Humboldt County Elections at humboldt_elections@co.humboldt.ca.us or by phone at 707 445 7481, and view additional county election information online at humboldtgov.org.

Providing the proponents statement and any respondent response by mail reflects statutory obligations to furnish balanced election information in recall contests, and it aims to reduce confusion among voters who received ballots before exchange of written arguments. For local governance, the mailed statements can influence how residents evaluate the issues and the official subject to recall, making the timing of the mailing relevant to voter decision making and turnout in a small city electorate.

Local officials and civic organizations should note the distinction between the informational notice and the ballot itself to avoid misdirecting voters. Voters in Blue Lake should review the materials included with the supplemental notice, confirm their ballot status, and plan how they will return their ballot or vote in person. Transparent dissemination of both proponents arguments and any respondent reply helps ensure that voters receive the information necessary to participate knowledgeably in the recall process.