Hands off my VOTE

                                         

HANDS OFF MY VOTE

Attention Women, Your Right to Vote Is Under Attack

The Threat Is Real-Click HERE

The SAVE Act is a partisan effort that could silence thousands of eligible voters, especially women.

If you are married, divorced, or widowed and your current legal name does not exactly match your birth certificate, you could be ruled ineligible to vote.

An amendment introduced by Representative Maxine Dexter to protect married women from being disenfranchised was blocked. That decision sends a clear message: they are willing to let eligible voters be turned away at the polls.

This is not hypothetical. With ongoing election denial and confusion at the federal level, voters could face sudden changes with little warning. If implemented, the SAVE Act could take effect quickly, leaving very little time to prepare.

Do not assume you will be grandfathered in. Voter rolls can be purged, and re-registration may be required.

 

Your 3-Step Defense Plan

1. Secure a Passport

A U.S. passport is the most reliable proof of identity and citizenship. If you do not have one, start now. Processing can take months.

Find a local passport office:
https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

2. Order Your Birth Certificate

If your birth certificate is missing or does not match your current legal name, request a certified copy immediately. Estimated cost in California: $32. No computer access? Visit your local library for help.

San Bernardino County Vital Records:
https://arc.sbcounty.gov/vitalrecords 

3. Verify Your Voter Registration

Check your voter registration now to make sure your name and address match your legal documents. Do not wait until Election Day.    Website Click HERE

While you’re verifying your status, also:

  • Confirm when your mail-in ballot will arrive
  • Verify your polling location if voting in person
  • If you use a PO Box, confirm your registration address is valid

Be Prepared for November 2026

With the uncertainty surrounding federal legislation, voters should be ready for rapid changes. If you are removed from the voter rolls, you may need to register again on the same day. Have your documents ready.

Be prepared for:

  • Possible re-registration requirements
  • Requests for proof of citizenship
  • Delays or challenges at polling locations

 

Local Resources, Mountain Communities

Get Your Documents Locally

  • Passport services, check local post offices and county offices for hours and fees
  • Crestline Post Office offers passport services Click HERE
  • Lake Arrowhead Post Office offers passport services Click HERE
  • Running Springs Post Office offers passport services Click HERE
  • Library access available for online forms and assistance

Start early. Document processing can take weeks or months.

 

Take Action Locally

Demand Early Voting Access!

We need fair and accessible voting options in our mountain communities. We are calling on the San Bernardino County Registrar to provide a weekend early voting day Up the Hill.

Show Up and Speak Out

Attend the next Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting and make your voice heard.

         Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council
         Even numbered months (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec) First Tuesday at 6:30pm
         24640 San Moritz Dr, Crestline, CA 92325

         Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council
         Odd numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov), First Thursday, 6:00pm
         Michael M. Dest Training Room
         Twin Peaks County Building
         26010 Highway 189, Twin Peaks, CA 92391
         (Adjacent to the Sheriff’s Office)

Contact Local Leadership

Call or email:

Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe
San Bernardino County Board
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., Fifth Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0110
Phone: 909.387.4855. Supervisor.Rowe@bos.sbcounty.gov

or

Josie Gonzales | Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk