Plumas County Voters Head to Polls for Four Key Local Races

It’s primary season in Plumas County, and the stakes are local—which often means they hit closer to home than any statewide race.

On June 2, voters in the mountain county will weigh in on four contested elections: treasurer-tax collector, a superior court judge position, and supervisors representing districts 3 and 5 on the Board of Supervisors. These aren’t glamorous races that make headlines statewide, but they shape how money flows, how disputes get settled, and who sits at the table making decisions about land use, budget priorities, and community services in real time.

Here’s the thing about primary elections in smaller counties: they often decide the outcome. If no candidate wins an outright majority—that’s at least half the total votes plus one—the top two vote-getters advance to the November general election. That means in races where the field is split, the primary could easily be the decisive round, especially if voter turnout skews lower than it does in statewide contests.

For Plumas County voters, this is your moment to influence who manages the county’s finances, who interprets the law from the bench, and who represents your district’s interests on the board. The results will be available after polls close at 8 p.m., and you can track live Election Day updates through local coverage to see how your neighbors voted.

If you haven’t already, check your voter guide, research the candidates, and make your voice heard. In a county this size, every vote genuinely matters.