As we approach the November general election, Boyle Heights Beat will host a series of engaging election events to keep you informed and involved. Join us for listening posts, candidate forums and Q&A sessions on key issues affecting our community. Whether you’re a seasoned voter or new to the process, our events are designed to empower you with the knowledge you need to make your voice heard.
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Presidential Debate Watch Party – Tuesday, Sept. 10
Don’t have a place to watch the 2024 Presidential debate? Join us inside the newsroom at Boyle Heights Beat. Come grab some pizza, share opinions and have a good time local residents.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; debate starts at 6 p.m.
Boyle Heights Beat
2026 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
RSVP here
The Election Beat Survey and Listening Posts
Ahead of the November election, Boyle Heights Beat is conducting outreach and setting up listening posts to hear from residents across Council District 14. Come fill out The Election Beat survey and tell us what you want your candidates to talk about as they compete for your votes. Catch us at farmers markets, neighborhood council meetings and other local community events.
- Mexican Independence Day Celebration – Thursday, Sept. 12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Costello Senior Citizen Center
3121 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
- CicLAmini – Lincoln Heights – Sunday, Sept. 15
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Catch us along the route
CD14 Candidate Forum – Wednesday, Oct. 9
Come meet the candidates running to represent L.A. City Council District 14 before you vote in November. Moderated by Proyecto Pastoral and Boyle Heights Beat youth reporters, this forum will give residents a chance to ask Ysabel Jurado and Kevin de León questions about how they plan to address your community’s biggest concerns. Light refreshments, childcare and translation will be provided.
5 to 7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 a.m.)
Dolores Mission Catholic Church
171 S Gless St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
More information here
EDITOR’S UPDATE: This forum was rescheduled from its original date of Saturday, Oct. 5.
VoterChat – Friday, Oct. 18
Election Day is near. Have questions about your ballot? Haven’t studied up yet? No problem.
Boyle Heights Beat invites you to bring your election questions to our VoterChat. Here, Boyle Heights Beat and LAist reporters will break down what’s on the ballot and help you navigate your voter game plan.
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Boyle Heights Beat
2026 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032
RSVP details coming soon
Will the real young voters please stand up? – Tuesday, Oct. 22
A panel of civically engaged Gen Zers and young millennials from across the political spectrum visit Zócalo to stand up and speak for themselves. Voter engagement activities hosted by Cal State LA’s Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs will be available before and after the conversation. This is a Zócalo Public Square program co-presented with LAist 89.3, Los Angeles Local News Initiative, Boyle Heights Beat, and CalMatters, with generous support from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.
7 p.m.
ASU California Center Broadway
1111 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
More details and RSVP here
