Overview
- California’s official voter guide, mailed to millions of households, includes a paid statement from gubernatorial hopeful Don J. Grundmann that pushes antisemitic conspiracies.
- The Secretary of State’s office left the page in place with a unique disclaimer saying the views are the candidate’s own.
- The text claims Israel carried out 9/11, killed Charlie Kirk, and plans a U.S. nuclear attack, and it links to the white supremacist Goyim Defense League.
- Four Jewish groups wrote to Secretary of State Shirley Weber arguing the entry violated written rules and asking how it passed review.
- Advocates say the rules limit statements to personal background and allow disqualification, and they report the guidance webpage was taken down after they protested.