It’s our goal to keep San Bernardino County residents informed as you prepare to cast your 2024 election ballot.
We want to make your decision-making easier.
You can find details on key races here, all in one spot, from the presidential contest to congressional races, along with select city council and school board races. Also included are statewide propositions and local measures, along with answers to questions you may have about voting and polling places.
We hope you find the information you need to make your ballot selections.
We sent questionnaires, based on current events, to candidates in competitive or higher profile races in our core coverage area via email in September 2024. Answers have been lightly edited only to correct spelling or grammar or, if necessary, to remove offensive language and hate speech. Questionnaire responses have been linked to the candidates’ names below. We are awaiting responses from others and will update this page as they become available.
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California propositions
Aside from the candidates on your ballot, there are also measures, or “propositions.” These propositions give voters the direct ability to weigh in on changes to California’s constitution, from repealing old laws to enacting new ones.
There are 10 statewide propositions on the ballot this year, ranging in issues from education funding to marriage equality, minimum wage increases to public safety. Here is a breakdown of what each statewide proposition on your ballot this year will do, along with information regarding who’s for and against it:
U.S. Senate
California voters this year will do something they rarely do: choose someone completely new to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
Steve Garvey, a retired professional baseball player and a Republican, and Rep. Adam Schiff, a Burbank Democrat perhaps best known for taking on Donald Trump when he was still in the White House, are vying for the spot. The two men are contending for the seat that was long held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, until her death in September 2023. Here’s our coverage on the race:
San Bernardino County ballot measures
In the 2024 election, there are two county-wide ballot measures — Measures L and K. Measure L asks if the amendments to the San Bernardino County Charter regarding law enforcement staffing and community protection within the unincorporated areas of the county be adopted. Measure K asks if the county should increase its transient occupancy tax (paid by occupants of hotels/vacation rentals) to 11%.
San Bernardino County congressional, state Assembly and state Senate seats
Once again, voters will choose who represents the county in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Two Inland legislative races in districts representing parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties are especially competitive. In the 47th Assembly District, Democrat and Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege hopes to avenge her 85-vote loss two years ago to Assemblymember Greg Wallis, R-Rancho Mirage.
In the 19th Senate District, Democrat and Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton hopes to become California’s first openly transgender state lawmaker. To do so, she’ll have to defeat state Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, R-Yucaipa, who is the state’s first-ever Latina GOP senator.
In addition to our basic election coverage, we’ve written in-depth stories about a couple races to watch this election season. Here’s a few that should be on your radar:
San Bernardino County school districts
Across the county, candidates are running to represent voters on school boards. In most school districts, they are elected to represent a specific trustee area.
Also, many school districts this year are asking voters to approve school bond measures in hopes of getting a slice of money from Proposition 2, a $10 billion statewide school bond. Here are highlights of the local races and measures.
You’ll find a list of school candidates here, and a list of school bond measures here. We sent questionnaires to the following candidates, ranging in topics from leadership qualifications to transgender notification policies. Questionnaire responses have been linked to the candidates’ names below. We are awaiting responses from others and will update this page as they become available.
Chino Valley Unified School District
- Trustee Area : John Andrew Cervantes and Eric Shamp
- Trustee Area 2: Andrew Cruz, Paul Michael Griffin and Beau McFarland
- Trustee Area 5: James Na and Bobby Omari
Fontana Unified School District
Redlands Unified School District
Rialto Unified School District
San Bernardino City Unified School District (4 seats)
San Bernardino County city contests and ballot measures
Voters in cities across the county will choose new representatives in their local government — from mayors to city council members and more. Several cities have placed tax measures before voters, as well.
You’ll find a list of mayoral and council candidates here, and a list of local measures here. Questionnaire responses have been linked to the candidates’ names below. We are awaiting responses from others and will update this page as they become available.
Highland
The Highland City Council has canceled the upcoming municipal election and appointed three council candidates who made the Nov. 5 ballot.
Latest Highland news
Fontana
Fontana residents will elect candidates for two City Council seats. The open seats represent districts 2 and 3.
- District 2: Peter A Garcia
- District 3: Jesus Sandoval, Joe Armendarez and Gabriel Sanchez
Latest Fontana news
Ontario
Voters will make their choices for two City Council seats in the city’s first district-based election. The two seats represent districts 1 and 4.
Latest Ontario news
Rancho Cucamonga
Two City Council seats are open in Rancho Cucamonga’s election this year. The two open seats represent districts 1 and 4. Residents will also vote on Measure Q, which asks if the transient occupancy tax should be raised from 10% to 12%.
Latest Rancho Cucamonga news
Redlands
Voters in two Redlands City Council districts will weigh their options for representation. Districts 2 and 4 are on the ballot this November.
Latest Redlands news
Rialto
Rialto voters will choose a mayor and two members for City Council.
Latest Rialto news
San Bernardino
Candidates in two City Council wards are headed to a runoff this November. The March primary settled the races in wards 3 and 6, but the top two finishers in wards 5 and 7 will be on the ballot this fall.
Latest San Bernardino news
Upland
Upland voters this November will have just one option each for mayor and an open City Council seat, and they’ll decide the fate of Measure N and the city’s finances.
Latest Upland news
Yucaipa
Voters in Yucaipa must decide whether to increase the city’s sales tax, a step city officials say will prevent financial uncertainty and possibly bankruptcy in the future. Along with Measure S, Yucaipa has three City Council seats on the Nov. 5 ballot — in districts 3, 4 and 5.
Latest Yucaipa news
Key Dates in California’s 2024 election
Oct. 7: San Bernardino election officials will mail ballots to all registered votersOct. 7: Ballot drop-off locations open in San Bernardino CountyOct. 7: Early voting begins at San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Office, 777 E. Rialto Ave., San BernardinoOct. 21: Last day to register to vote in CaliforniaOct. 29: Additional early voting sites open, find a location hereNov. 5: Election Day (Ballots must be postmarked or dropped off by this day)
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to register to vote in the November election in California?
The deadline to register to vote is 15 days prior to Election Day, often called E-15. For the November election, that makes the deadline Monday, Oct. 21. According to the secretary of state, you must submit the voter registration application by midnight on the registration deadline day. A timestamp will be attached to your online voter registration application.
Register here: registertovote.ca.gov
If you register to vote using a paper application, it must be postmarked or hand-delivered to your county elections office by E-15.
San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Office, 777 East Rialto Ave., San Bernardino
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
I’m not sure if I’m registered to vote. How do I check?
Check your voter registration by visiting sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status.
The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters now has a “My Elections Gateway,” which can help voters check their registration status, find polling places, ballot status, and other key information.
If you’ve missed the deadline, you can still cast a ballot. Head to your county elections office, polling place or early vote site to register and cast a conditional ballot. Those are “processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process,” according to the secretary of state’s office.
I’ve misplaced my ballot that I got in the mail a while ago. How can I still vote?
If you didn’t receive your ballot in the mail, or if it’s been lost or destroyed, you can get a replacement at your local county elections office or an early voting site, where you can also vote in person.
You can only request a replacement ballot for yourself. According to the secretary of state, requesting a replacement ballot for someone else is a criminal offense.
If you’ve still got your ballot, there are three ways you can cast it:
- Return it via the U.S. Postal Service (no postage is required, but it must be postmarked by November 5)
- Place it in a drop box around the county
- Take it to an early voting site
When is my polling place open?
On Nov. 5, all polling place locations must be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For early voting sites, check with your county elections office to find out what’s open ahead of Nov. 5.
How do I track my ballot?
The secretary of state’s office has a “Where’s My Ballot” tracking tool. Found at california.ballottrax.net, you can input your name, date of birth and ZIP code to register for the service. It will tell you the status of your ballot, and you can sign up to receive information about your ballot’s process via email, text message or call.
San Bernardino County’s “My Election Gateway” tool also tracks your ballot.
I got a notification about a missing signature on my ballot. What should I do?
Good news: You can fix a missing or mismatched signature on the ballot up until 5 p.m. two days before the county certifies election results. Counties are required to certify their election results and submit them to the secretary of state no later than Dec. 3, but when they expect to complete the process may vary by county office and you should reach out to your local registrar.
If you get that notification, you can fill out a form to provide a signature and confirm that you voted your ballot, according to the secretary of state.
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