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South Lake Tahoe’s 2026 Election: Key Dates, Candidates & Official Resources
South Lake Tahoe’s next municipal election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The city lists three City Council seats, one City Clerk position and one City Treasurer position for this election.
This reference guide summarizes the offices, candidates and voting resources available from the city, county and California Secretary of State. It does not endorse a candidate.
Source: City of South Lake Tahoe election information .
Key dates
| Date | What it means |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | California’s regular voter-registration deadline. |
| October 20–November 3, 2026 | Conditional same-day registration period, with provisional voting. |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day. Voting locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. Times are Pacific. |
| November 10, 2026 | Receipt deadline for mailed ballots postmarked on or before Election Day. |
Missing the October 19 regular registration deadline does not necessarily prevent an eligible voter from participating. California provides conditional registration and provisional voting afterward through Election Day. Consult the Secretary of State or county elections office for the applicable procedure.
Sources: California Secretary of State — key dates and deadlines ; El Dorado County election dates .
Who is running for South Lake Tahoe City Council?
The city’s qualified-candidate list names the following council candidates, presented here alphabetically by last name:
- Dyna Boen
- John Friedrich
- Erika Gonzalez
- Heather Horgan
- Grant McCracken
- Gantt Miller
- Veronica Morales
- Kelly O’Haire
- Nick Piliae
- Dina Ramaha
- Scott Robbins
- Doug Williams
- Aimi Xistra
This ordering is for reference and does not represent ballot order or preference.
City Clerk
Brandi Bannister
Michelle Davis
City Treasurer
David Olivo
Source: City of South Lake Tahoe — elections and qualified candidates . Refer to the official ballot and elections office for final ballot information.
What does the City Council do?
South Lake Tahoe uses a Council-Manager form of government. The council sets city policy, approves the budget, adopts ordinances and makes major land-use decisions. The City Manager oversees day-to-day city operations.
Source: City of South Lake Tahoe — council responsibilities .
Where can readers learn about the candidates?
Tahoe Chamber has published a 2026 City Council Voter Guide containing responses to a common set of questions. The Chamber says all council candidates were offered the same opportunity to participate and that it does not endorse a candidate in this election.
The guide is an outside resource. Inclusion does not constitute an Everything Tahoe endorsement.
Where are voting locations and ballot drop boxes?
El Dorado County publishes a Vote Center and Drop Box Locator. Check the location’s current dates and hours before visiting; opening schedules can differ.
View the county’s voting-location locator →
For registration questions, replacement ballots, accessibility assistance or other election procedures, contact El Dorado County Elections .
Election resources
City election information
Qualified-candidate list, city offices and election contacts.
City of South Lake Tahoe →California election dates
Registration, Election Day and ballot-return deadlines.
California Secretary of State →County election services
Local voting resources, assistance and election administration.
El Dorado County Elections →Chamber voter guide
A nongovernment resource with candidate questionnaire responses.
Tahoe Chamber →