All indications are that Shasta County voters turned out in high numbers. One unofficial clue is that the ballot drop box in the roundabout in front of Redding City Hall was busy all day, with a constant line of people waiting to cast their votes. There were problems at the Elections Office including a delay because Registrar Clint Curtis had to do what he called a “Zero Report” before workers could start feeding ballots into the counting machines. There was also a mix-up of mail-in ballots and in-person ballots that had to be straightened up. The actual counting process did not get underway until hours later than planned and no results were posted until very late Tuesday night.
— For the District 5 Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s Race, Mike Gallagher has 58% while incumbent Chris Kelstrom has 42%.
— In the Redding City Council Contest for three seats, there are 4 candidates currently dominating. Russ Wenham has 22%, Tenessa Audette has 19%, Mark Mezzano has 15% and Christina Prosperi has 13%.
— In the 2 seats for Anderson City Council, Stan Neutze leads with 44% followed by Lexus Alexander with 33%.
— In Shasta Lake City there are 2 seats, with Justin Jones showing 44% and Pam Morgan with 38%.
— Shasta County’s Measure F for filling department had positions is at 67% approval, while Measure E concerning eminent domain leads with 65%.
— The Shasta College Bond Measure is behind with 47% approval.
— The contentious Shasta County Board of Education races are both too close to call.
— For the District 1 Congressional Seat, James Gallagher trails Mike McGuire 43% to 57%.
— For District 2, which will include Shasta County starting in January, incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman shows 67% with Robin Littau at 33%.
— In the State Assembly District 1, Heather Hadwick has a lead of 56% over Democratic Challenger Dianna James.
-Steve Gibson