The far-right movement is reshaping Shasta county, creating a divide that pushed locals to elect a newcomer, Matt Plummer, to counter the extremism.
Plummer's election represents a local backlash against far-right extremism, focusing on community issues while maintaining a connection with Bethel church's controversial politics.
With three city council members aligned with Bethel church, concerns rise about the influence of the megachurch in local governance and policy-making.
The wave of discontent among voters in Shasta highlights a struggle for the community's identity, battling against national scrutiny for its extremist reputation.
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