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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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Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration.
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California voters turned on progressive district attorneys George Gascon and Pamela Price in the 2024 election, dealing a setback to the movement they championed.
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Tran now leads Steel by 581 votes, an increase of 36 from Saturday.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a key figure in protests over California vaccine laws. He could set U.S. health policy in the Trump administration.
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Is O.C. a harbinger for the future of America?
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Democrat Derek Tran's lead over GOP Rep. Michelle Steel continues to grow in Saturday ballot releaseTran now leads Steel by 545 votes, an increase of 26 votes from Friday.
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Tran grew his lead by 49 votes on Friday in a widely watched tight race for the House seat.
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One of the closest watched House races is in California's 45th District. Is it headed for a recount?A day after the election, incumbent Republican Rep. Michelle Steel was ahead of Democratic challenger Derek Tran. Since then, Tran has pulled ahead but only by a few hundred votes.
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The contest in California's 45th district is one of three undecided House races.
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Voters have until Dec. 1 to fix mismatched or missing signatures on their ballots. Here’s how it works.