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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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Polls show a historic gender gap in the 2024 election. Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris. -
Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. -
Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. -
Your write-in vote only counts for candidates who have qualified. Here’s everything you need to know to fill out your ballot correctly and make sure it’s counted. -
The money spent to back challenger Nathan Hochman continues to dwarf the amount of spending on George Gascón’s behalf. -
Some Los Angeles childcare organizations are paying to help parents go out to vote. -
With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House. -
Opponents of Proposition 32 to increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour are running ads focused on the cost of living. -
In L.A. County, 26 districts are seeking $15 billion through school facilities ballot measures. To better understand why, LAist visited Lynwood Unified School District.
