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Los Angeles County begins mailing ballots for 2026 election
Los Angeles County has begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to all registered voters in preparation for the November 3, 2026, general election. Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan encouraged voters to review their choices early and utilize various return methods, including over 400 official ballot drop boxes and local vote centers, which are scheduled to open on October 24.
Unregistered voters wishing to receive a ballot by mail must complete their registration by October 19. To ensure timely delivery, officials recommend returning ballots at least seven days before Election Day. The county also offers a ‘Where’s My Ballot?’ tracking tool.
The upcoming election includes several high-profile contests, most notably the Los Angeles mayoral race between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. Additionally, voters will decide on various statewide and local measures, including eight local ballot measures concerning taxes and wildfire recovery. The election process comes amid ongoing debates regarding the security and verification of California’s vote-by-mail system.
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Bill Essayli · Dean C. Logan · Karen Bass · Los Angeles County · Nithya Raman
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Los Angeles County has begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3, 2026, general election. offthepress.com · lacounty.gov · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Los Angeles mayoral race features incumbent Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. offthepress.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The county is providing more than 400 official ballot drop box locations. offthepress.com · lacounty.gov · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vote centers are scheduled to begin opening on October 24. offthepress.com · lacounty.gov · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. offthepress.com · lacounty.gov · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deadline for unregistered voters to request a mailed ballot is October 19, 2026. offthepress.com · lacounty.gov · nypost.com