Your Vote, Your Voice

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you live in District 4 of Big Bear Lake, you're choosing your next City Councilmember. Here's everything you need to know to cast your ballot.

Ways to Vote

1. Vote by Mail Every registered California voter receives a ballot in the mail automatically. Yours should arrive by mid-October. Fill it out, sign the envelope, and return it:

   • By mail (no stamp needed in California—postage is prepaid). Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 3.

   • At any official ballot drop box—secure, available 24/7 until 8:00 PM on Election Day. Drop box locations in Big Bear:

     • City Hall

     • Library

   • At any in-person vote center or polling place

2. Vote Early San Bernardino County opens early vote centers in the weeks before Election Day. Dates and locations

3. Vote on Election Day Polls are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3. Link to polling place finder

Track Your Ballot California's "Where's My Ballot" tool lets you track your vote-by-mail ballot by text or email. Link to CA Secretary of State's ballot tracking

Registering to Vote

The deadline to register for this election is October 19, 2026. After that, you can complete the Same-Day Voter Registration.

You can register online in minutes at registertovote.ca.gov. You'll need your California driver's license or ID number and the last four digits of your SSN.

Missed the deadline? You can still vote. California offers Same-Day Voter Registration - register conditionally and vote provisionally at any vote center or polling place.

Not sure if you're registered? Check your status.

First-Time and New-to-Big-Bear Voters

Just moved to the valley? Welcome! You'll need to re-register with your Big Bear Lake address. 

Why This Election Matters

City Council decisions shape our water future, our housing, our streets, and how City Hall communicates with you. It's the level of government closest to your daily life - and your vote counts more here than almost anywhere. In a district our size, elections are routinely decided by a handful of votes. Please let your voice be heard!