
NewsMyNewsLAOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Begins Early In-Person Voting at 123 Vote Centers for Nov. 3 Election
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Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election started Saturday at 123 vote centers across Los Angeles County, operating daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Nov. 2. An additional 523 vote centers will open Oct. 31, bringing the total to 646 locations, which will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Registered voters can cast ballots at any county vote center, return vote-by-mail ballots via drop boxes or mail, or utilize conditional voter registration.
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Los Angeles County residents can cast ballots early in person at any county location, use 429 official ballot drop boxes, or vote by mail ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Key Facts
- Early in-person voting began Saturday at 123 vote centers across Los Angeles County.
- Initial vote centers operate daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Nov. 2.
- Another 523 vote centers will open Oct. 31, bringing the countywide total to 646.
- All vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
- Voters can cast ballots at any vote center in the county regardless of residence.
- Vote-by-mail ballots were mailed beginning Oct. 1 to active registered voters.
- Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3, with officials recommending mailing at least seven days prior; no postage is required.
- There are 429 official ballot drop boxes available across the county until 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
- Residents who missed the Oct. 19 voter registration deadline can use conditional voter registration at participating vote centers.
- Voters can use an interactive sample ballot at isb.lavote.gov to generate a Poll Pass in advance.
- Election materials are translated in 18 languages with telephone assistance in 23 languages.
- The official canvass begins Nov. 4, with election results scheduled to be certified Nov. 27.
Who's Mentioned
PersonPatrice Lattimore“Los Angeles City Clerk who encouraged residents to take advantage of early votin”OrganizationLos Angeles City Clerk’s Office“Handled candidate filing for municipal races.”OrganizationLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk“Administering the election and announced early vote center operating hours.”
