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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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Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Kahllid A. Al-Alim vie for an open seat on L.A. Unified's school board.
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Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.
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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.
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It's incumbent George Gascón vs. Nathan Hochman.
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Taking our sweet time is a feature, not a bug, of our election system.
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Water officials today are making decisions that will affect water availability, water rates, and long-term drought resilience for decades to come.
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From kittens, birds, and manatees — we’ve got you covered.
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The majority have favored mail in voting, elections officials report.
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In Southern California, candidates and political action committees are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaigns for community college board seats.