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Elections are about more than ballots and machines. They are about people. Voters. Election workers. Observers. Volunteers. Staff members who show up day after day to do careful, demanding work. Clint Curtis believes the County Clerk’s office exists to serve all of them — not political parties, not personal agendas, and not power for its own sake. ⸻ Leadership That Lowers the Temperature In recent years, elections have become a source of tension and conflict across the countr

Elections do not happen in a single moment on Election Day. They are a series of steps that begin weeks earlier and continue through certification. Clint Curtis believes public confidence grows when voters can see and verify each step of the process, not just be told that everything was done correctly. As County Clerk, Clint Curtis has worked to ensure Shasta County elections are conducted in a way that is orderly, observable, verifiable, and fully within the law — with overs

Following the Law While Opening the Process: A Responsible Path for Shasta County Elections Strong elections are not built on habit or personality. They are built on accountability, order, and public confidence. For many years, election administration in Shasta County relied on long-standing routines and internal practices that were rarely questioned. Over time, familiarity replaced review, and systems continued largely because they had always existed. Clint Curtis believes e

Transparency is a word used frequently in politics, but too often it is treated as a promise instead of a standard. Clint Curtis does not reject transparency. He challenges how the word is used. For Clint, transparency only matters if it allows citizens to verify election processes with their own eyes, not simply be reassured after the fact. Why Clint Curtis Is Careful With the Word “Transparency” Many politicians talk about transparency while voters are still asked to trust

Most voters recognize the title County Clerk, but few people understand how much responsibility — and influence — this office actually holds. Behind every ballot cast is a system overseen by the County Clerk. From voter registration to ballot handling to the final certification of results, this office quietly shapes how elections function. That reality is exactly why Clint Curtis decided to run for Shasta County Clerk. The Role of the County Clerk in Local Elections The Coun

Clint Curtis is running because Shasta County deserves clear procedures, legal compliance, public observation, professionalism, and respect for voters and poll workers.

Clint Curtis believes trust in elections begins with transparency. Learn how he plans to make every step of the election process observable to the public.

Clint Curtis believes that election integrity begins with one simple rule: follow the law. That may sound obvious — but in many counties,...

Clint Curtis believes that elections are strongest when the entire community is involved. As County Clerk, he will foster a culture where...