Combined with the number of ballots already processed, the uncounted ballot estimate indicates an overall turnout of about 58,000 registered voters in this election. All ballots must be initially processed by end of day June 8, election official Clint Curtis said, to meet a June 11 state deadline.
Due to the special election for California’s District 1 congressional representative, which is on the same ballot as the regular statewide primary elections, Shasta County must meet an earlier deadline to certify at least some election results.
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.
As of late morning the day after Election Day, Shasta election officials had “no idea” how many ballots were left to count for the primary election. Nearly 23,000 ballots had been counted as of 3 p.m. on June 3, a number that represents only about 20% of registered voters.
Results from the precincts are back showing Francescut maintaining her lead and Measure B succeeding by a larger margin. Resner is still ahead for District 1
Poll workers at several precinct locations in Shasta County have had difficulty setting up accessible voter machines, and some have expressed concerns about the new poll closer process.
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.
The statement comes a day before the June 2 primary and just days after a new law was signed that prohibits law enforcement officers from interfering with state elections. Election official Clint Curtis said the new law “will not restore trust to an election system many already mistrust.”
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.
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.
