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James Gallagher Wins Shasta Special Election; No Runoff, Probe

6/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

James Gallagher won the Shasta County special congressional election with 67% of the vote, reflecting about 46% voter turnout in Shasta and 62.1% support across North State counties.
The Elections Office certified the result after the June 11 deadline, so no August special general election will be held.
A June 4 reconciliation found ballot-number discrepancies that may involve extra ballots distributed by an employee, prompting an investigation with an update due June 17.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 presidential contest saw Florida’s recount of nearly six million votes end when the U.S. Supreme Court stopped a manual review on December 12, 2000, leaving George W. Bush ahead by 537 votes. A June 2024 audit of Shasta County’s special congressional race found extra ballots, prompting a state investigation and renewed calls for uniform audit standards.

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Story summary

James Gallagher won the Shasta County special congressional election with 67% of the vote, reflecting about 46% voter turnout in Shasta and 62.1% support across North State counties.
The Elections Office certified the result after the June 11 deadline, so no August special general election will be held.
A June 4 reconciliation found ballot-number discrepancies that may involve extra ballots distributed by an employee, prompting an investigation with an update due June 17.

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