Updated: Shasta County June 2, 2026 Primary Election Results Latest Counts as of June 4–5, 2026

Rex Ballard
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Shasta County voters participated in the Statewide Direct Primary Election and a special primary for Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, June 2.

These remain preliminary results. The June 4 evening update added more ballots, but thousands (including remaining vote-by-mail and provisional) are still being processed. Official certification is expected in early July. All figures are unofficial and subject to change.

Voter Turnout (Latest)

Ballots Cast: ~28,515
Registered Voters: 116,380
Turnout: Approximately 24.5% (rising as more ballots are counted)
Remaining Ballots to be Counted: ~29,507
Projected Turnout: 49.85% (low turnout)

Key Local Races – Latest Counts

(Shasta-specific figures: approximately 5,500 additional ballots have been counted since the June 3, 2026 - 3:19 a.m. drop. Consequently, no major shifts noted in this latest drop.)

Shasta County Clerk & Registrar of Voters

Joanna Francescut: 58.11% (15,270 votes) — Lead widening
Clint Curtis (incumbent): 41.89% (11,008 votes)

Shasta County Supervisor, District 1

Erin Resner: 55.35% (2,999 votes) - Lead widening slightly
Kevin Crye (incumbent): 37.43% (2,028 votes)
Richard Gallardo: 7.22% (391 votes)

Shasta County Supervisor, District 5

Mike W. Gallagher: ~49.5% — Narrow lead
Chris Kelstrom (incumbent): ~40.8% (No candidate at 50%+1; runoff likely)

Measure B

Yes: Leading with margin holding/expanding (~55.6% range previously)

Federal Race – All Candidates (Shasta & District-Wide)

U.S. Representative – Congressional District 1 (Special Short Term) James Gallagher (R) has won outright (AP called the race).

James Gallagher (R): ~61.8–65%+ (dominant statewide/district lead, over 68,000 votes)
Audrey Denney (D): ~18.3%
Mike McGuire (D): ~18.0%
Others: under 2% each

Gallagher will fill the remainder of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term.

Major Statewide Races – Current Statewide Results (as of latest reporting, ~55–60% counted)

Governor (Top-Two Advance to November)

Steve Hilton (R): ~27.2% (leading)
Xavier Becerra (D): ~26.0% (advancing)
Tom Steyer (D): ~20.2%
Chad Bianco (R): ~11.1%
Others trailing

Hilton and Becerra are the projected top two advancing, setting up a competitive November matchup.

Attorney General

Rob Bonta (D, incumbent): ~52.5–53.4% (advancing)
Michael E. Gates (R): ~41.7–42.7% (advancing)
Marjorie Mikels (G): ~4.8–4.9%

Controller

Malia M. Cohen (D, incumbent): ~53.8% (advancing)
Herb W. Morgan (R): ~41.4% (advancing)
Meghann Adams: ~4.8%

Other Key Statewide Positions (Early-to-Mid Preliminary Returns, Statewide)

Lieutenant Governor Gloria Romero (R) and Fiona Ma (D) among the early leaders in a crowded field.

Treasurer

Eleni Kounalakis (D) leading strongly (~35% range), advancing with a Republican challenger.

Insurance Commissioner Jane Kim (D) and Ben Allen (D) or Stacy Korsgaden (R) in contention for top spots (two Democrats likely advancing in some projections).

Board of Equalization, District 1 (includes Shasta): Shannon Grove (R) maintaining a strong lead.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sonja Shaw is still leading early counts.

Summary

The latest statewide results confirm James Gallagher’s decisive victory in the CD1 special election. In Shasta County, many races remain too close to call. Erin Resner is in a strong position to win the District 1 seat for Supervisor. Joanna Francescut is in a strong position to win the ROV race. Yes on Measure B is in a strong position to pass as well. We will wait on the next results update before we call any races.

Statewide, the Governor’s race remains the marquee contest, with Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra positioned to face off in November. Democratic incumbents are advancing comfortably in the Attorney General and Controller races and are expected to face off against Republican challengers in November.

Vote counting continues. The next significant Shasta update is expected tomorrow.

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