Under a new state law, universal vote-by-mail is permanent in the State of California; this means that every registered California voter will get a ballot mailed to them for elections. AB 37 also applies to local elections like the City of Los Angeles. Under the new law, ballots in California must go out at least 29 days before the election. Voters still have the option to drop off their ballot or vote in person.
HOW TO VOTE:
REGISTER TO VOTE
Visit the LA County Registrar-Recorder to easily register online.
If you miss the deadline to register, eligible Los Angeles County residents can still vote at any Vote Center in L.A. County. Under California Election Law, Conditional Voter Registration (CVR) allows a prospective voter to conditionally register and cast a ballot.
VERIFY MAILING ADDRESS
Since all registered voters in the state of California will receive a
ballot in the mail, be sure to double check your mailing address!
Verify with LA County here.
TRACK YOUR BALLOT
Receive personalized text messages, emails and/or automated voice messages on your Vote by Mail ballot by subscribing to Where's My Ballot. This is a free service available to all registered voters that gives you updated information on where your ballot is and when you can expect to receive it. Subscribe here
* Check If Your Ballot was Received and Counted
Voters can confirm that their ballot was received and tallied through the Vote by Mail Status Tool
VOTE!
Vote as soon as you get your ballot, and make sure your vote is counted!
There are multiple options to return your ballot:
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By mail—remember no postage is necessary!
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At any participating Vote by Mail Ballot Drop Box location
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At any Vote Center in L.A. County
If your ballot is postmarked by Election Day and received within 7 days, the county must process, verify, and count that ballot.
MAKE YOUR VOTE PLAN:
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*Request a Ballot in a Different Language
L.A. County provides full language service and/or assistance in up to 18 languages. To request your ballot or election materials in another language, please call the Multilingual Services Section at 800-815-2666, option 3.