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High school seniors vote for the first time in South L.A.

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Karen Bass defends Inside Safe program

L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman speaking into a mic while wearing a pink blazer and a black blouse and pants.

The next LAPD chief needs ‘courage’ with ICE, says mayoral candidate Nithya Raman

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How Xavier Becerra would fix CA's homeless spending if elected governor

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OC assessor candidates both surrounded by controversy

Rae Huang sits and talks into a mic while wearing glasses, a black blazer and white top.

LA’s budget tells us what we value, says mayoral candidate Rae Huang

Your guide to LA County races

LA County guides

LAist is helping you cast your ballot in dozens of races in Southern California, including the always-hard-to-choose judges.

Los Angeles mayor: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters

LA City Attorney: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters

Measure ER: What you need to know about the proposed sales tax hike in LA County

Your guide to Orange County races

Orange County guides

LAist is helping you cast your ballot for top races in Orange County, including the always-hard-to-choose judges.

OC Auditor-Controller: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters

Your guide to the Orange County Assessor race

Orange County Superior Court Judges: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters

Your guide to the OC Treasurer-Tax Collector race

Imperfect Paradise: Voter Game Plan series

Part 1: What you need to know about the June primary elections

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All month long on Imperfect Paradise, we’re bringing you a special series devoted to the June primaries.
Part 2: Judges, one of your toughest ballot tasks. What to consider

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Traffic ticket disputes. Child custody cases. Theft. Voters decide which Los Angeles and Orange County superior court judges rule on these kinds of cases and other daily issues that directly affect how we live. Though multiple local judges are up for a vote on the June primary ballot, finding information about these candidates can be trickier than other races. In the second installment of our voter game plan series, LAist Reporter Cato Hernández discusses each of the judicial candidates and shares some important tips from a former judge.

Check out Cato's Voter Game Plan guides on the LA and OC Superior Court judges at LAist.com/vgp
Part 3: The races for LA mayor and LA County sheriff heat up

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The stakes are high for two of the most high profile local races on the June primary ballot.
Part 4 coming May 22: Everything you need to know about Orange County

Voting FAQs

How to register to vote in California's June 2 primary

The deadline is May 18. But don't panic. Even if you miss that deadline, you still have options.
How do I vote in person in LA and Orange counties?

Here's everything you need to know about casting your ballot in person.
How to vote by mail in California's June 2 primary election

Your questions about voting by mail, answered.
Why isn't the LA City Council on my ballot?

Here's why you might not see the LA City Council — or the L.A. mayor — on your ballot this election.
How do I vote if I am experiencing homelessness?

What you need to know about voting if you are experiencing homelessness.
How SoCal officials verify your signature when you vote by mail

Every ballot filed in the upcoming primary election requires a voter’s signature. Here's a look at how the process to verify them works.
Why are there holes in my mail-in ballot envelope?

Don’t worry. They’re not for seeing your votes inside.
What should I do with an extra ballot?

Some voters have reported receiving ballots for old roommates, or got multiple ballots in the mail. Here's what to do.

What questions do you have about this election?

You ask, and we'll answer: Whether it's about who's funding the campaigns or how to track your ballot, we're here to help you understand the 2026 election

Latest election news

In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare

California’s next governor will face tough decisions on a highly controversial piece of healthcare policy.
LA City Council pulls noncitizen voting proposal at the last minute

The ballot proposal for November would have allowed the council to authorize non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections.
LA and Orange counties certify primary election results

The certification ends the vote count in the June 2 primary and ushers in the general election season.
Measure to kill LA’s ‘mansion tax’ won’t be on November ballot after all

Initiative backers agreed to pull their measure after state lawmakers gave them a last-minute deal. Where do efforts to reform Measure ULA go from here?

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California leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running out

Ahead of a Thursday deadline, California Democrats are striking deals with interest groups to kick controversial measures off the November ballot.
Californians love mail-in voting. That may have to change come November

Voters could see a significant difference in how ballots are handled and counted by the next election.

About California's new congressional districts

Federal judges uphold California’s new congressional maps favoring Democrats

The ruling denies a request by California Republicans and the Trump administration for a preliminary injunction blocking the maps created by Proposition 50.
How Prop 50 is shaping 2026 and what it means for SoCal voters

The vote isn't certified yet, but a lot has happened since Election Day.
Half of California voters turned out for Prop 50. Here's how SoCal voted

Statewide turnout was 50%. It was lower in L.A. County and higher in Orange County.