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With an estimated 5,000 ballots left to count, Shasta’s incumbents still trailing
Candidates Joanna Francescut and Erin Resner continue to hold a strong margin of success. So does Measure B, a controversial ballot initiative likely to prompt legal action. Mike Gallagher is still ahead of his opponent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom — but lacks the more than 50% of votes needed to win in the primary.
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Joanna Francescut’s likely win for elections role will not deter her lawsuit against Shasta County
The lawsuit, which claims Francescut was wrongfully terminated from her position as assistant registrar of voters in 2025, also cites incidents of alleged harassment, retaliation, and discrimination by county officials, dating back to 2024.
Special Shasta board meeting results in a decision to release information, ‘as soon as possible’
The board’s closed session was related to the initiation of litigation. Supervisors voted to release as much information as possible
“related to an issue that falls under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State,” California’s chief election official.
Opinion: Healthcare and Food Benefits are at Risk in Rural California. Will the Governor and Legislature Act?
The need for health care, behavioral health treatment, and food assistance will not disappear because federal funding drops. The burden simply shifts downstream to counties — forcing cuts to emergency rooms, food banks, sheriff’s deputies and already-overwhelmed local systems.
With deadlines looming, ballot filming process is doubling the time needed to count Shasta’s votes
The Shasta County Elections Office has until June 11 to certify the special election for deceased congressman Doug LaMalfa’s vacancy. A new ballot filming process implemented by Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis has complicated the timeline. Curtis remains confident.
New vote totals show leads holding for chief election role, both supervisor seats and Measure B
While candidates Joanna Francescut and Erin Resner have both reached the critical more than 50% totals needed to win a primary, Gallagher remains just shy.
Redding Rancheria makes last-minute investment into District 1 race, donating to Crye
The Redding Rancheria made the maximum-allowed payment of $5,900. It was received by Supervisor Kevin Crye on Election Day. He’s one of only two local candidates the Rancheria supported in this election. A donation to Supervisor Chris Kelstrom for the county’s District 5 race was made two months ago.
