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Voter Game Primary 2024
LIVE RESULTS: Follow the vote now ▶
Real talk: Voting in California is actually easier than in many other states. Ballots magically land in our mailboxes. You can vote by mail or at any vote center in L.A. County.
But deciding how to vote? That’s the hard part. And that’s what LAist's Voter Game Plan is here for.
The important thing is that you vote. Let us know how we can help.
Live in Orange County? We heard your requests. Check out our OC Voter Game Plan ▶
Key Dates
March 5
Last day to vote in person, drop your mail-in ballot in a ballot box, or postmark your mail-in ballot
Important note: Polls close at 8 p.m.
First results
The first batch of tallies will be released shortly after the polls close
March 12
Last day for mail-in votes to arrive at county election offices
April 5
All results final
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About This Guide
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We’re never going to tell you who to vote for. We just want to give you the information you need to make a vote that aligns with your beliefs.
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Scott Schmerelson was unanimously elected Tuesday to lead the LAUSD board after defeating a well-funded challenger in November’s election.
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Nguyen was able to take office weeks early to fill the vacancy caused Do’s resignation.
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Nathan Hochman succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
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Turnout was down, voting in person was up.
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A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up the notoriously slow vote count in California. State legislators take the oath office before the results are certified.
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Trump has not publicly charged her with shutting down the U.S. Department of Education.
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Democratic challenger Derek Tran had declared victory in California's 45th House District on Monday.
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New vote tallies from Orange and L.A. counties late Tuesday afternoon showed Tran expanding his lead to 613 votes over incumbent Steel.
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As of early Tuesday, Tran was leading Steel by 581 votes with fewer than1,700 ballots left to count, according to his campaign.