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Joanna Francescut Announces Candidacy for Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters
REDDING, CA — [April 30, 2025] — Joanna Francescut, current Assistant County Clerk and Registrar of Voters for Shasta County, has announced her candidacy for Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters in the upcoming June 2026 Primary Election.
Francescut has served as Assistant Clerk/ROV since 2018 and brings 17 years of experience in election administration. During this time, she has successfully participated in the administration of more than 30 local elections and guided the department through two transitions in the County Clerk position.
“Shasta County deserves experienced and trusted leadership in the elections office,” said Francescut. “I’m committed to this work that I’ve done locally for 17 years and I’m running to bring stability, experience, and integrity to the role at a pivotal time for local elections.”
Francescut is regarded for excellence in elections administration and for her commitment to transparent processes. Her leadership has been a consistent force in maintaining public trust in Shasta County’s elections during times of transition and heightened scrutiny.
A recent poll conducted by the Record Searchlight showed strong early support for Francescut, with 88% of respondents expressing a favorable opinion.
For more information about Joanna Francescut’s campaign, visit www.joannaforcountyclerk.com.
San Benito County Clerk-Recorder Sends Open Letter of Support for Joanna
Francisco Diaz, County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters for San Benito County, published an open letter of support for Joanna. "Her deep understanding of public administration, her years of hands-on experience in the field, and her unwavering dedication to public service set her apart," Diaz said. "Joanna is the most qualified candidate for this role."
Redding Record Searchlight poll shows strong early support for Joanna
A recent poll conducted by the Record Searchlight resulted in 88% community support for Joanna as Shasta County's next County Clerk and Registrar of Voters.
Tom Toller, former Shasta County Clerk and ROV, backs Joanna
Recently retired Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters Tom Toller discussed his perspective after coming into the job in 2024. Toller publicly backed Joanna for the position.