Friday, May 1, 2026
Prayer Focus: Pray for Shasta County voters to pass Measure B (an election measure); Pray for wisdom in selecting the top two candidates running for California governor; Pray that every U.S. citizen votes (especially California citizens) as their civic duty to the nation.
Election Countdown: 27 Weeks
Local (Community): Pray for Shasta County voters to pass Measure B (an election measure titled: “Local election transparency and security reform”);
(Editor’s Note: Read May 1st Jefferson Public Radio article on “Measure B could reshape Shasta County elections, if courts allow it”.)
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13: “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread…” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Father, we thank you that Shasta County residents are going to vote on Measure B for local election transparency and security reform.”
County/State: Pray for wisdom in selecting the top two candidates running for California governor.
(Editor’s Note: See page 6 of the Official Voter Information Guide which lists 62 candidates running for governor: 24 Democratic candidates; 23 No Party Preference or No Qualified Party Preference candidates; 13 Republican candidates; 2 Other Party candidates; plus any write-in candidate.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:35: “then hear from heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Jesus, give us wisdom on which two California governor candidates should advance to the General Elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3.”
Nation/Nations: Pray that every U.S. citizen votes (especially registered California voters) as their civic duty to the nation.
(Editor’s Note: State and local ballots go out on or before Monday, May 4, with the last day to vote or return a ballet is 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd. See California Secretary of State Elections Division Primary Election Dates to Remember on the back page of the Official Voter Information Guide.)
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:15: “Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place” (NKJV).
Prayer: “Holy Spirit, we thank you that every U.S. citizen registered to vote will do so in the primaries.”