May 4, 2026 Vote-by-Mail Ballots Mailed All active registered California voters will automatically receive a mail ballot. Watch for yours in the mailbox starting May 4th.

May 5, 2026 Ballot Drop Boxes Open Official drop box locations open across Los Angeles County. Find your nearest drop box at lavote.gov.

May 18, 2026 ⚠️ DEADLINE Last Day to Register — Primary Election The official registration deadline for the June 2nd Primary. Register online at registertovote.ca.gov before midnight. Miss this deadline? You can still conditionally register and vote a provisional ballot in person through Election Day.

May 23, 2026 Early In-Person Voting Begins Vote centers open for early in-person voting across all Voter’s Choice Act counties, including Los Angeles. No lines, no waiting — go early.

June 2, 2026 🗳️ PRIMARY ELECTION DAY California Statewide Primary The top two vote-getters in every race — regardless of party — advance to the General Election in November. Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM. This is when California chooses its Governor finalists, congressional candidates, and more.

June 9, 2026 Mail Ballot Return Deadline — Primary Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by June 2nd AND received by your county elections office no later than June 9th.

October 19, 2026 ⚠️ DEADLINE Last Day to Register — General Election The official registration deadline for the November 3rd General Election. 15 days before Election Day.

October 20–November 2, 2026 Early Voting & Drop Boxes — General Election Vote centers and drop box locations open across the county for the General Election. Vote on your schedule — don’t wait for Election Day.

November 3, 2026 🗳️ GENERAL ELECTION DAY California & National General Election — Midterms The biggest day of 2026. California’s new Governor is decided. Congress is decided. Your future is decided. Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM.

November 10, 2026 Mail Ballot Return Deadline — General Election Mail ballots must be postmarked by November 3rd and received by November 10th.