Measure B requires local elections to be held on a single day with in-person voting.

NOTICE OF ELECTION (UPDATED)
SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 2, 2026
 
Notice is hereby given that the following Measures: Measure B, is to be voted on at the Statewide Primary Election to be held in Shasta County, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The following measure will be submitted to the electorate of Shasta County.
MEASURE B
LOCAL ELECTION TRANSPARENCY AND SECURITY REFORM
 
The measure would require that elections at the local level shall take place on a single day limited to in person voting with limited absentee balloting. Ballots shall be hand counted at the precinct level using citizen volunteers, counting in teams of 4 volunteers. Ballot tallies shall be visible to observers of the election. Counting shall continue until results are obtained on election night or thereafter and results shall be published at that time. Voter ID shall be required to vote; voter rolls shall be locally controlled without connection to the internet or State of California. Upon adoption of the measure a new voter roll shall be created and maintained locally. Paper poll books shall be used to check in voters at the precinct level.
 
Verified Arguments for and against these measures may be submitted to the Shasta County Elections Office at 1643 Market St. Redding, California, by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026. This has been determined by the County Clerk under the authority of California Elections Code Sections 9163 to be a reasonable date based on the time necessary to prepare and submit the arguments. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length. The Period for filing arguments for and against the measure shall be from March 7th to March 14th. The period for rebuttal arguments is a maximum of 250 words and can be submitted between March 14 2026 and March 21 2026. The ten-day public examination will be from March 13 to March 23rd.
 
Pursuant to Section 9287 of the California Elections Code, one argument for and one argument against each measure will be selected for printing and distribution to the voters in the voter pamphlet. Preference and priority in selection will be given to arguments as follows:
1. The legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body;
2. The individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of voters and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure;
3. Bona fide associations of citizens;
4. Individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.
 
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PLACE MEASURE ON BALLOT
 
In accordance with applicable provisions of the California Elections Code, Tehama County is taking the lead role in administering the election process for Measure T, as the majority of qualified voters eligible to vote on this measure reside within Tehama County. Shasta County, while seeking to satisfy its statutory notification requirements, acknowledges Tehama County’s primary jurisdiction in this matter. Those living within this school district should refer to the Tehama County Elections Office. All arguments must be submitted to Tehama County Elections Department as described below. For further information contact the Tehama County Elections Office.
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Measures: Measure T, is to be voted on at the Statewide Primary Election to be held in the Antelope Elementary School District, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The following measure will be submitted to the electorate of the Antelope Elementary School District:
MEASURE T
 
"To improve our children's elementary and middle schools, replace leaky roofs and deteriorating electrical and HVAC systems; improve student safety and school security systems; update classrooms and technology; and make other essential repairs and upgrades; shall Antelope Elementary School District's measure be adopted, authorizing $5,900,000 in bonds, levying approximately $30 per $100,000 assessed value, generating on average $385,000 annually, while bonds are outstanding, with public oversight and audits, all fends staying local and no money for administrator salaries?"
 
Verified Arguments for and against these measures may be submitted to the Tehama County Elections Office at 633 Washington St, Room 17, Red Bluff not later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 which has been determined by the County Clerk under the authority of California Elections Code Sections 9163 to be a reasonable date based on the time necessary to prepare and submit the arguments. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length.
 
Pursuant to Section 9287 of the California Elections Code, one argument for and one argument against each measure will be selected for printing and distribution to the voters in the voter pamphlet. Preference and priority in selection will be given to arguments as follows:
 
1. The legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body;
2. The individual voter, or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of voters and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the measure;
3. Bona fide associations of citizens;
4. Individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.
 
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to provisions of law, a Statewide Direct Primary Election will be held in Shasta County, California, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Additionally, Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Proclamation of the Governor of the State of California issued January 16th, 2026 a Special Election has been called in order to fill the vacancy in the office of United States Congressional District resulting from the death of Representative Doug LaMalfa and will be consolidated with the Statewide Direct Primary Election, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
 
OFFICES TO BE FILLED:
The following offices will appear on the ballot and candidates may file for these positions:
 
FEDERAL OFFICES:
• United States Representative in Congress, District 1
• United States Representative in Congress, District 2
 
STATE OFFICES:
• Governor
• State Assembly, District 1
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Controller
• Treasurer
• Attorney General
• Insurance Commissioner
• Member, State Board of Equalization, District 1
• Superintendent of Public Instruction
 
COUNTY OFFICES:
• County Board of Supervisors Districts 1 and 5
• County Clerk and Register of Voters
• County Superintendent of Schools
• County Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Admin
• Tehama County Board of Education, Area 3
• Shasta County Assessor/Recorder
• Shasta County Auditor/Controller
 
JUDICIAL OFFICES:
• Superior Court Judge, Office No. 3
• Superior Court Judge, Office No. 8
• Superior Court Judge, Office No. 9
 
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE:
Candidates must meet the qualifications established by law for each respective office. Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to:
• Federal Offices: Qualifications as set forth in the United States Constitution
• State Offices: Qualifications as set forth in the California Constitution and relevant Government and Election Code sections
• County Offices: Qualifications as set forth in the California Constitution, Government Code, and applicable county ordinances
 
Age/Citizenship
A person is eligible to hold an elective civil office if, at the time of election, the person is 18 years of age and a citizen of the state (Gov. Code § 1020).
 
Registered Voter/District Resident
Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person’s appointment. (Elec. Code §§ 201, 349, 2020, 2023, 2028, 2031).
 
Voter-Nominated Races
A candidate for a voter-nominated race is not required to belong to a party. However, the candidate will have to list the past 10 years of their party preference on their Declaration of Candidacy. The candidate’s party preference shall be consistent with what is listed on their voter registration form and shall not change between the primary and general election (Elec. Code § 8002.5)
 
Superior Court Judges
Article 6, Sec. 15 of the California Constitution, EC§ 201
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
Member of the State Bar or served as a California Judge for 10 years.
 
Assessor - Recorder
EC § 201, GC § 24001-24002.5, EC § 8104, Article 8 (commencing with Section 670) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
Candidate for Assessor / Recorder must hold a valid appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.
A duly elected or appointed person may exercise the powers and duties of assessor, for a period not to exceed one year, if he or she acquires a temporary appraiser’s certificate from the State Board of Equalization no later than 30 days after taking office.
 
Auditor – Controller
EC § 201, GC §§ 24001, 24200, 26945, Shasta County Board of Supervisors Ordinance 91-1 §1, 1991
 
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
Meet any one of the following requirements:
 
“(a) The person possesses a valid and active certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code showing the person to be, and a permit authorizing the person to practice as, a certified public accountant.
 
(b) The person possesses a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, college, or other four-year institution, with a major in accounting, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 5081.1 of the Business and Professions Code, as that section read on December 31, 2009, or a business-related degree that includes at least 24 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in accounting-related subjects, including, but not limited to, accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, and has served within the last five years in a senior fiscal management position in a county, city, or other public agency, or a nonprofit organization, dealing with similar fiscal responsibilities, including, but not limited to, public accounting or auditing responsibilities, for a continuous period of not less than three years.
 
(c) The person has served as county auditor, chief deputy county auditor, or assistant county auditor, or an equivalent position for a continuous period of not less than three years.”
 
Shasta County Board of Supervisors
GC §§ 24001, 24200, 25040, 25041, and EC § 201
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
Reside in the district during incumbency.
 
County Clerk
EC § 201, GC §§ 24001 & 24004(a)
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
 
A clerk is restricted from (1) practicing law or having as a partner a lawyer or anyone who acts as a lawyer for a collection agency or (2) acting as a collector or for any collection agency or have as a partner a collector or anyone who acts as a collector for a collection agency in the county where he resides and holds office.
 
County Superintendent of Schools
EC § 201, GC § 24001; Education Code §1206 & 1208
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
The Superintendent of Schools must possess one of the following:
Shall possess a valid certification document authorizing administrative services issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
 
The possession of a valid elementary administrative credential and a valid secondary administrative credential are equivalent to the possession of a valid general administrative credential.
 
Treasurer – Tax Collector – Public Administrator
EC § 201, GC § 24001, 27000.6-9, and Shasta County Board of Supervisors Ordinance 97-1 §1, 1997
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
Meet at least one of the following criteria:
 
(1) The person has served in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of not less than three years, including, but not limited to, treasurer, tax collector, auditor, auditor-controller, or the chief deputy or an assistant in those offices.
 
(2) The person possesses a valid baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following major fields of study: business administration, public administration, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.
 
(3) The person possesses a valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, showing that person to be, and a permit authorizing that person to practice as, a certified public accountant.
 
(4) The person possesses a valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts showing the person to be designated a Chartered Financial Analyst, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.”
 
Tehama Board of Education
EC § 201, GC § 24001; Education Code § 1000, 1208
Meet the general qualifications to run for and hold public office.
A registered voter of Shasta County within Tehama County Board of Education, Area 3.
Meet one of the following requirements:
Possess credentials authorizing general administrative services.
Possess a valid elementary administrative credential and a valid secondary administrative credential.
 
CANDIDATE FILING INFORMATION:
Official declarations of candidacy and nomination papers for eligible candidates may be obtained at: Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters,1643 Market St. Redding, California 96001
Filing Period:
The candidate filing period begins on February 9th, 2026, and ends on March 6th, 2026.
Filing Deadline:
The last day and time to file nomination papers March 6th before 5:00 p.m. 88 days before the election. No declarations of candidacy will be accepted after this deadline except that which is set forth in elections code for extensions.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding legal holidays)
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For information regarding filing for elective office, qualifications, filing fees, campaign finance requirements, or other candidate questions, please contact:
 
Telephone: (530) 225-5730
Email: elections@shastacounty.gov
Website: elections.shastacounty.gov
Notice Dated: March 5th, 2026
 
/s/  Clint Curtis
Clint Curtis
County Clerk and Registrar of Voters
Shasta County, California
March 11, 2026 #12151566