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| Oct. 5 | Mail-in ballots go out |
| Oct. 19 | Last day to register to vote. (You can still register to vote beyond this date, but you must do it in person.) |
| 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 |
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Oct 7
AirTalk’s Ballot Cram Session
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The Crawford
474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Election day is just around the corner, get your notepads and pencils ready — it’s time for a one-hour cram session.
Oct 21
Judicial Elections Ballot Cram Session
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The Crawford
474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
LAist reporter Cato Hernández has been covering judicial elections since 2022 and they will help you navigate these particularly challenging pages on your ballot.
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