Montgomery Creek, California Public Records

Instead, residents participate in Shasta County Board of Supervisors elections, with the community falling within one of the five supervisorial districts that govern county affairs. California residents can register to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/, by mail, or in person at the Registrar's office. The registration deadline stands at 15 days before any election, though California offers conditional voter registration that allows eligible residents to register and vote provisionally up through Election Day at the Registrar's office or certain vote centers. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, California residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not currently serving a state or federal prison term for a felony conviction. The state automatically registers eligible voters through the Department of Motor Vehicles unless they opt out. Residents can look up their polling place or vote center location, check registration status, and view sample ballots at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices/ or through the Shasta County website. Shasta County uses a vote center model for many elections, allowing voters to cast ballots at any designated center rather than a single assigned precinct. California law makes extensive election records public, including voter registration rosters with some personal information redacted, campaign finance disclosures accessible at http://www.fppc.ca.gov/, candidate statements, and official precinct results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Shasta County reported voter turnout of approximately 72% of registered voters, reflecting strong engagement in a politically active region. Turnout in local precincts was consistent with countywide patterns. For the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area and throughout Shasta County will decide several key races. California will hold a gubernatorial election as Governor Gavin Newsom's second term ends in early 2027. All 80 seats in the California State Assembly and half (20 seats) of the State Senate are up for election. Residents will elect their representative to the California State Assembly, currently District 1, and potentially a State Senator depending on the district cycle. County voters will also elect countywide offices including Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder, and Treasurer-Tax Collector, as well as members of the Board of Supervisors in specific districts on a rotating basis. There is no U.S. Senate seat from California on the ballot in 2026; the next such race comes in 2028. Federal races include all California U.S. House seats, with the community part of California's 1st Congressional District. California offers multiple options for absentee and mail-in voting. All registered voters automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot before each election under the state's Voter's Choice Act. Voters may return the ballot by mail using postage-paid envelopes, drop it at an official ballot drop box, or deliver it in person to a vote center or the Registrar's office. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days to be counted. Voters can track their ballot status online at https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/.