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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.
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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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Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
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Santa Ana would have been the first city in California to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in city council and mayoral races.
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With Republicans just two seats away from snagging control of the House, three historically tight SoCal races were in play. Now all eyes are on the tightening Michelle Steel vs. Derek Tran race.
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The race was one of the most closely watched in the country.
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California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.
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California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
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A win for Jurado adds another progressive to the L.A. City Council.
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We spoke with women across the political spectrum. Here’s how they described the moment they found out about former president Donald Trump’s win.
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California’s state Senate will be at least 50% women for the first time in history, and, depending on a few undecided races, could reach overall gender parity.
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L.A. politicians tried to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s policies during his last term. What can they do to fight this time?