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Free Nov. 15 performance will feature a world premiere by Christine Richardson as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
Trustees will consider elementary library staffing, review nearly $1.5 million in facilities expenditures and a mentoring program for vulnerable students at Tuesday's meeting.
Follow unofficial results from the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, including local City Council and school board races, county contests and statewide ballot measures.
Unofficial election results.
Redlands Votes 2026 is Community Forward Redlands’ guide to the 2026 election for Redlands voters. Find information about the candidates, statewide elections, how to register and vote, and our latest election reporting.
What's the job: The Redlands City Council is responsible for setting policy priorities, passing ordinances, shaping the city's long-term vision and representing the community's interests. The council also oversees municipal services and the city budget and directs the city manager, who oversees day-to-day operations.
Who's on City Council: The City Council is made up of five representatives, each elected to represent one of the city's districts.
When do they meet: City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. More information on the role of the City Council is here.
On the ballot: Redlands City Council seats for Districts 1, 3 and 5 are up for election on Nov. 3, 2026. In this election, the races for Districts 3 and 5 are uncontested.
Read questionnaire responses from Denise Davis and Doug Gonzales and compare their positions, backgrounds and campaign finances ahead of the Nov. 3 election:
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Only voters who reside within these districts will see City Council candidates on their ballots. Click on the map below to search for your address.
What's the job: The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education sets policies, oversees the district budget and works with the superintendent to guide the direction of local schools. Board members represent students, families and the community while helping ensure schools meet state and federal requirements.
According to the district, board priorities include academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, attracting and retaining quality employees, and creating opportunities for all students to participate fully.
When do they meet: School board meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the RUSD Boardroom.
Who's on the School Board: The RUSD School Board is made up of five trustees, each elected by voters in one of the district's five trustee areas. Candidates must live in the trustee area where they are running. Board members serve four-year terms.
On the ballot: Redlands Unified School District Board of Education seats for Trustee Areas 1 and 2 are up for election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Compare Patty Holohan and Dale Broome on the issues, campaign finances and endorsements ahead of the Nov. 3 election:
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Compare Ryan Schavrien, Tiara Richardson and Maria Montes on the issues, campaign finances and endorsements ahead of the Nov. 3 election:
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Only voters who reside within Trustee Areas 1 and 2 will see School Board candidates on their ballots. Click on the map below to search for your address.
Cali Binks and Alejandro “Alex” Vara face off in the November runoff for the county’s top education post. Vara previously served on the Redlands Unified school board.
Voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to extend San Bernardino County's existing half-cent transportation sales tax beyond its scheduled expiration in 2040. The measure would not increase the tax rate but would allow it to continue indefinitely unless repealed by voters.
In Redlands, Measure I provides approximately $2 million annually for local road improvements and has helped fund freeway projects, traffic signals and Arrow passenger rail service.
Here's what a yes or no vote means, the arguments on both sides and how Measure I funding affects Redlands:
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Voters in the San Bernardino Community College District will decide whether to approve a $898 million bond measure to fund repairs, upgrades and construction projects at Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College and other district facilities.
Read more about what the bond would fund and how it could affect local colleges and taxpayers:
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California voters will also decide several statewide offices in the Nov. 3 General Election, including governor and other constitutional offices. Visit the CalMatters 2026 Voter Guide for nonpartisan information about the candidates, key issues and statewide races on your ballot.
Explore the CalMatters 2026 Voter Guide →
Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Attorney General | Secretary of State | State Controller | State Treasurer | Insurance Commissioner | Superintendent of Public Instruction | State Board of Equalization
California voters will decide 14 statewide propositions in the Nov. 3 election, covering issues including taxes, housing, health care, voter identification and environmental review.
For help understanding what each measure would do, Community Forward Redlands has partnered with CalMatters to connect Redlands voters with its nonpartisan 2026 Voter Guide. The guide breaks down each proposition and the arguments for and against it, with interactive quizzes to help voters learn more about what’s on the ballot.
Explore the CalMatters 2026 Proposition Guide →
Election Day polling places are open Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Look up your polling place here: https://elections.sbcounty.gov/voting/ppl/2026/1103/
Voters can return their completed mail ballots at three official ballot drop boxes in Redlands for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. All three locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters can also return their ballots at an early voting location or any polling place on Election Day.
Before returning your ballot, make sure it is sealed in the official return envelope and that you have signed the envelope.
For a complete list of countywide ballot drop-off locations, visit the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters website.
Voters can also track the status of their ballot through California's "Where's My Ballot?" service.
Redlands Votes 2026 is made by possible in part by support from the Inland Empire Journalism Innovation Hub + Fund.
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