Voter Game Plan

Key 2026 dates

March 26
Candidates are certified.
April 23 – May 12
Voter information goes out from the state and counties.
May 4
Mail-in ballots sent to voters by this date. Vote centers open. Find vote centers for L.A. County
May 5
Ballot drop boxes must be open. Find locations for L.A. County.
May 18
Last day to register online to vote. Register here.
June 2: Primary election day
If your vote-by-mail ballot is postmarked by election day and received within seven days, it will be counted. Track your ballot here.
July 10
All primary results final.
Nov. 3
General election day

LAist reporters are hard at work on voter guides for the 2026 midterm primary.

We know Southern Californians have come to rely on LAist for fact-based information that helps voters cast ballots confident that their choices align with their point of view.

We're not here to tell you how to vote. We are committed to making sure you understand the jobs to be done for each elected office and the candidates running — including judges — and the issues underpinning ballot initiatives.

Our voter guides will start rolling out ahead of your mail-in ballot arriving in your mailbox. Let us know about specific issues you want to know more about.

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Voter Game Plan

Key 2026 dates

LAist reporters are hard at work on voter guides for the 2026 midterm primary.