Police shooting, Curtis doesn't care & Early results explained

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Proud of our stories today. My recounting of the mistakes made during Shasta's Nov. 3 election, document patterns worth noticing. Meanwhile, reporter Madison Holcomb uses analysis and an explainer to help you understand what current vote results mean.

Forging ahead,

Annelise Pierce

Director, Managing Editor

Shasta Scout

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With less than half of expected ballots counted in Shasta’s election, some likely winners emerge while others remain uncertain

If this year’s voter turnout follows trends from previous midterm elections, the county has over double the number of ballots still left to count. Nearly 32,000 ballots have been counted so far.

‘Who cares? It’s my last election anyway’: Shasta ROV responds to election mistakes

Missing poll workers, overflowing drop boxes and delayed tabulation were just a few of the issues during Shasta’s Nov. 3, 2026 election. It’s the third to be run by appointed official Clint Curtis, who promised quick results, full transparency and a reunification of the people.

Police shoot murder suspect after high-speed chase on election night

Thirty-two-year-old Reese Colton Churulich was shot by police last night after allegedly firing at officers during a high-speed chase. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has charged him with attempted murder for a shooting in the City of Shasta Lake that occurred shortly before the pursuit.

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