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Where to vote, or drop your ballot

The Statewide Direct Primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Every active registered voter in Los Angeles County was mailed a ballot — here is how to return it on time, plus the official county map of vote centers and drop boxes, with WAIT TIMES!

It's too late to mail your ballot. To be counted, drop it at any official ballot box or vote center by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2. You may use any location in LA County.
How to return your ballot
Option 1

By mail

Use the prepaid envelope — postmarked by June 2 and received within 7 days.

Mail by ~May 26 to be safe
Too late to mail
Option 2

Drop box

Seal, sign & date your return envelope, then drop it at any official box. Open until 8:00 PM on Election Day.

400+ boxes countywide
Option 3

Vote center

Vote in person, register, or return your ballot. Open 10 AM–7 PM daily, 7 AM–8 PM on June 2.

~646 centers countywide
Find a location near you
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Need help? RR/CC voter line:  1-800-815-2666 ·  Track your ballot at Where's My Ballot ↗
Source: LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk — locator.lavote.gov (official, real-time). Compiled for the Santa Monica Daily Press · May 31, 2026.