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June 2, 2026 Primary Election
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County Clerk and Registrar of Voters
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What’s changed — and what hasn’t — since Clint Curtis was appointed to lead Shasta County’s elections office
Shasta Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis promised to increase transparency, improve security and eliminate the ideological faultlines that have divided the county’s electorate. Here’s what he’s done so far.
Shasta’s likely to see more provisional ballots voted this election
Shasta’s top election official has instructed poll workers to encourage the use of provisional ballots to alleviate delays caused by his elimination of electronic poll pads. Votes cast provisionally won’t be counted on Election Day.
Shasta issues correction notice highlighting those who oppose, and support, Measure B
The California Secretary of State’s Office said that it had requested the correction to address an error. Election official Clint Curtis insists no error was made but says he’s complying with the state’s request anyway.
Fact Check: ‘A lot of [Joanna Francescut’s] funding is coming from San Francisco’
Shasta election official Clint Curtis has made claims that donors from San Francisco are “pouring tons of money” into his opponent’s campaign. Records show that donations from San Francisco donors make up less than half of a percentage point of Francescut’s donation total.
Measure B
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Shasta issues correction notice highlighting those who oppose, and support, Measure B
The California Secretary of State’s Office said that it had requested the correction to address an error. Election official Clint Curtis insists no error was made but says he’s complying with the state’s request anyway.
Measure B lawsuit costs surpass total donations to the committee that supports the measure, records show
Thousands of dollars have been paid to Lex Rex Institute to cover legal costs from lawsuits since the initiative was placed on ballots. Slightly more than $10,000 in donations has been raised through the “Yes on Measure B” committee so far.
Proponents of Measure B promise voter ID. Here’s the rest of the story.
In addition to voter ID requirements, Measure B would put in place a number of other changes that, like voter ID, are currently illegal in California, including hand-counting and disconnecting Shasta’s voter rolls from those of the state. If passed by voters, the measure would likely result in costly lawsuits that would be paid for by Shasta’s taxpayers.
In Anderson, Shasta’s District 5 candidates debated mental health facilities, Measure B, and county jail operations
Retired nurse and business owner Gary Oxley, Anderson City Council member Mike Gallagher, and incumbent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom duked it out over pressing issues important to voters in the rural south county.
Shasta County Board of Supervisors, District 1
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Taking back the seat: What Resner’s campaign team did differently this time around
Four years after her loss to District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye, Erin Resner’s 2026 campaign for the same role has been centered around accessibility and authenticity. Her approach appears to have worked.
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.
The Redding Chamber has endorsed Resner, Kelstrom, and Gallagher for the upcoming primary
The chamber released its first ever candidate guide this spring. It was focused on supervisor races, endorsing Erin Resner for Supervisor in District 1, and both Chris Kelstrom and Mike Gallagher for District 5.
Meet Erin Resner for Shasta’s District 1 supervisor
There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 1 board seat. Erin Resner says she’s running to give the public an alternative to current Supervisor Kevin Crye.
Shasta County Board of Supervisors, District 5
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The Redding Chamber has endorsed Resner, Kelstrom, and Gallagher for the upcoming primary
The chamber released its first ever candidate guide this spring. It was focused on supervisor races, endorsing Erin Resner for Supervisor in District 1, and both Chris Kelstrom and Mike Gallagher for District 5.
Gallagher leads in funds raised for District 5 supervisor race, but only from $30,000 donation to himself
At first glance, it appears that Mike Gallagher has received thousands more in donations than opponents Chris Kelstrom and Gary Oxley. But a closer look shows Gallagher’s lead in donations is the result of a major donation to his own campaign.
Meet Gary Oxley for Shasta’s District 5 Supervisor
There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 5 board seat. Gary Oxley says he’s running to ensure that families who have been separated from their children are offered appropriate reunification services by Shasta’s Health and Human Services Agency.
Meet Mike Gallagher for Shasta’s District 5 Supervisor
There are three candidates running for Shasta County’s District 5 board seat. Mike Gallagher says he’s running to bring dignity back to the board chambers.
District 1 Assembly
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After opposing bipartisan collaboration, conservative candidate Darin Hale trails in race for California Assembly
Hale, who currently sits on the Anderson City Council, ran for state assembly with a promise to be a hardliner when it comes to the needs of rural Californians, accusing incumbent Assembly member Heather Hadwick of making too many concessions to Democrats.
Anderson council member Darin Hale posts AI-generated video depicting assault of teacher, sparking outrage
Anderson Council member Darin Hale is running for California Assembly in next week’s primary. In the lead up to the election, he posted an AI video depicting himself assaulting a “woke” teacher. He’s using the endorsement of violence as promotional material for his campaign.
Candidates for California’s District 1 Assembly seat spar over bipartisan collaboration in Sacramento
At a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters in Redding, incumbent Assemblymember Heather Hadwick stood her ground as Anderson City Council member Darin Hale took aim at her political decision-making. Mt. Shasta-based Dianna James spoke mostly about her campaign promises.
Congressional District 2
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Congressional District 2 hopefuls court Shasta voters ahead of June primary
Candidates for California’s District 2 congressional seat — which will represent Shasta under newly-drawn Prop. 50 lines — appeared in Redding for a forum last night. The audience questioned candidates about immigration, voting rights, the environment and how much time they’d spend in Shasta.
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