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Voter Game Plan: Primary 2024
Everything you needed for the March 5 Primary Election. Head to laist.com/vote for all the latest information for the Nov. 5 ballot.
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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If you live in the city of L.A., your city council member is probably the most powerful and important elected office you can vote for. -
Judges can wield significant power. So who’s making those decisions becomes very important. -
Incumbent Scott Schmerelson faces off against Dan Chang.
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This group of charter amendments is meant to clarify and update rules on city operations.
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Kevin de León ran for a second term, despite previous calls for his resignation. He faced Ysabel J. Jurado on the ballot.
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Proposition 4 is a $10 billion bond to pay for climate and environmental projects. -
California's Proposition 5 would make it easier to pass housing, infrastructure bonds.
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Prop 34 has been dubbed by opponents as a 'revenge initiative.'
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Valerie Amezcua, the incumbent, and Benjamin Vazquez face off to be the next mayor of Orange County's second most populated city. -
Charter Amendment FF would would give all city peace officers the opportunity to be covered by the same pension plan no matter what department they work for.
