The Shasta County Elections Office reported Friday that it had tabulated 37,853 ballots and had an estimated 26,000 remain to be processed. Nearly 2,000 mail-in ballots were received after Election Day. Another report is due to the state Monday evening. Little had changed in the local races as of Friday.
— Mike Gallagher has increased his lead in the District 5 Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s Race, with 58% over incumbent Chris Kelstrom’s 42%.
— In the Redding City Council Contest, Russ Wenham and Tenessa Audette have comfortable leads, while Mark Mezzano and Christina Prosperi battle for the third seat.
— The 2 seats for Anderson City Council have likely been won by Stan Neutze and Lexus Alexander.
— In Shasta Lake City it appears Justin Jones and Pam Morgan will retain their seats.
Shasta County’s Measure F for filling department head positions is approved, as well as Measure E concerning eminent domain. The Shasta College bond measure is behind with 47% approval.
-Steve Gibson