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MODOC FOOTBALL FACES THE WEED COUGARS AT HOMECOMING The Modoc County Vol. 134, 133, No. 13 29
RECORD Alturas, California
June 18, 2026 October 9, 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 16 24 Pages
Modoc County 2026 Primary Election Alturas Elementary Students Boost Results: Fire Safety Skills with CAL FIRE Unofficial Final Totals Modoc County voters participated in the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary with a turnout of 51.17 percent, according to unofficial final results released by election officials updated June 9. Of the 5,415 registered voters in the county, 2,771 ballots were cast. The vast majority of voters opted to vote by mail, with 1,660 ballots returned by that method, while 944 were submitted via mail and 155 were cast in person on Election Day. Cal Lassen-Modoc In Fire the race for governor, Unit-Facebook Steve securedLassen 1,124 Fire Prevention Trailer. Unit, shows the strong The Hilton CAL FIRE votes, Unit, or 41.63 percent, They gained essential commitment to public safety Modoc in collaboration leading field. with the the Modoc Fire Chad Safe knowledge on battery safety, education, ensuring younger Bianco followed 813 evacuation strategies, and residents understand Council and with Alturas votes, or School, 30.11 recently percent, overall fire preparedness, in critical fire prevention Elementary while Tom Fire Steyer received addition to learning about measures. By teaching these led a vital Prevention 284 votes, or 10.52forpercent. Week program local the dangers of playing crucial lessons at an early Xavier Becerra trailed students. Focusing on with this with fire equipment and age, the program helps build 200 votes, or 7.41 percent.into understanding firefighter safer communities through year’s theme, “Charge In the race forLithium-Ion lieutenant fitness and gear. increased awareness and Fire Safety: governor, David Collenberg Residents This community-focused preparedness. Batteries in Your Home,” led with 843 votes, orhands33.81 initiative, shared by the are encouraged to follow the students received percent. Gloria Romero on training inside the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc followed with 398 votes, or 15.96 percent, and David Fennell secured 337 votes, or 13.52 percent. The race for secretary of Ned Coe- Modoc County District I Supervisor state saw a clear leader in Donald P. (Don) Wagner, votes, or 75.70 percent, representative in District who captured 1,874 votes, defeating Rob Bonta, who 1, capturing 1,989 votes, or 73.49 percent, well ahead earned 545 votes, or 20.83 or 75.11 percent. 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votes, or 17.18 percent. For the Superior Court, Judge Randall Harr won with 1,753 votes, or 66.05 percent, while Tom Gifford received 901 votes, or 33.95 percent. In the race for superintendent of public instruction, Sonja Shaw led the field with 732 votes, or 33.56 percent, followed by Richard Barrera with 346 votes, or 15.86 percent. Local contests saw decisive results. Mike Martin was re-elected as county superintendent of schools with 2,171 votes, or 98.01 percent. In the race for Modoc County supervisor, District 1, Ned Coe led with 335 votes, or 50.76 percent, while Tanja
Ramming received 267 votes, or 40.45 percent. In District 5, Geri Byrne won 375 votes, or 98.43 percent. County administrative offices saw uncontested success for incumbents. Kristen De Paul secured the assessor/recorder seat with 2,282 votes, or 99.22 percent. Stephanie Wellemeyer won the auditor/clerk/registrar of voters contest with 2,272 votes, or 99.30 percent, and Macey Von Rader earned 2,268 votes, or 99.47 percent for treasurer/tax collector. All 21 precincts have reported their results. These figures remain unofficial pending final certification.