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NewsLos Angeles Times – CaliforniaOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles Times publishes a 2026 general election voter guide detailing candidates, ballot measures, and voting deadlines

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Voters in California have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the general election, with options to vote by mail, use a secure drop box, or vote in person. The voter guide outlines major contests including the California governor's race, the Los Angeles mayoral race, local city council seats, county measures, and 14 statewide propositions. It also details registration deadlines, conditional same-day registration options, and ballot return rules.

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Why It Matters

Voters must return mail-in ballots with a of Nov. 3 or earlier and ensure county election offices receive them by Nov. 10 to participate in statewide and local decisions affecting taxes, housing, and public safety funding.

Key Facts

  • Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for California's general election.
  • Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 3 and received by county election offices by Nov. 10 to be counted.
  • Voters can drop mail-in ballots at secure official drop boxes, polling places, vote centers, county election offices, or post offices.
  • The California governor's race features Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.
  • The Los Angeles mayoral race features incumbent Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman.
  • Los Angeles city voters are deciding on council seats for Districts 3 and 9, the city attorney seat, and a Fire Department funding tax measure.
  • Proposition TE proposes a 'mansion tax' exemption for fire victims in Los Angeles.
  • Los Angeles County voters will consider the sheriff's race, Measure A for public safety labor negotiations, and Measure E for ethics reforms and jail alternatives funding.
  • Fourteen statewide propositions are on the ballot, covering housing bonds, tax extensions, public campaign financing, voter ID requirements, and billionaire taxes.
  • Voters will also decide on six state congressional district seats (Districts 26, 27, 40, 45, 47, and 48) and statewide constitutional offices including attorney general, state treasurer, and secretary of state.
  • The registration deadline was Oct. 19, but eligible citizens can complete conditional same-day voter registration at county offices, polling places, or vote centers.
  • Secure ballot drop-off locations opened on Oct. 5.

Who's Mentioned

PersonKaren Bass“Incumbent Los Angeles mayor running for reelection”PersonDavid Cameron“Former British Prime Minister”PersonGavin Newsom“Outgoing California governor”PersonNithya Raman“Los Angeles Councilmember challenging the mayor”PersonXavier Becerra“Democratic candidate for California governor”PersonSteve Hilton“Republican candidate for California governor”