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Key 2026 dates
| Oct. 24 | Select Vote Centers open across Los Angeles and Orange County for in-person voting. (See LAVote.gov and OCVote.gov for locations.) |
| Late October | To make sure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day, election officials recommend mailing it at least 7 days in advance. |
| Oct. 31 | All Vote Centers open across L.A. and O.C. |
| Nov. 3 | Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Nov. 10 | Final day for ballots postmarked on or before Election Day to be received by county election officials. |
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Prop. 2 supporters want to boost California’s budget reserves for a rainy day, but opponents say saving more would only embolden state leaders to spend more. -
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