Voting is officially underway for the November 3 election in Los Angeles. Election officials sent ballots to voters earlier this month, and ballot drop boxes are now open.
Voters in Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake will weigh in on races including Los Angeles mayor, California Senate District 26, the 34th Congressional District and governor, among other local races.
Here’s what to know before you vote, including how and where to cast your ballot.
Need to register?
The deadline to register to vote online or update your registration is Oct. 19. If you miss the deadline, you can still register and cast a ballot in person through same-day registration at a county election office or vote center.
You can also register at lavote.gov.
Voting by mail?
You can mail your ballot as soon as you want to. Your ballot must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received within seven days after the election to be counted.
Where to drop off your ballot in Koreatown
You can also drop off your ballot at one of the many drop boxes across LA County. Most drop boxes are open 24 hours a day and will remain available until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Find a ballot drop box here.
- Pio Pico Koreatown Branch Library, 694 S Oxford Ave.
- Wilshire Branch Library, 149 N St Andrews Pl.
- Wilshire-Vermont Metro Station, 3150 Wilshire Blvd.
- Bresee Foundation, 184 Bimini Pl.
Where to drop off your ballot in Pico Union
- Pico Union Branch Library, 1030 S Alvarado St.
Where to drop off your ballot in Westlake
- Westlake/MacArthur Park Metro Station, 678 S Alvarado St. (4 a.m. – 1 a.m.)
- Lake Street Community Center, 227 N Lake St.
- Felipe de Neve Branch Library, 2820 W 6th St.
Where to vote in person in Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake
Vote centers will open Oct. 24 for those who want to cast their ballots in person. Additional locations will open as Election Day approaches, with most opening Oct. 31.
The centers are one-stop shops where you can vote, drop off a ballot, register to vote or get a replacement ballot. Dates of operation will vary depending on the location.
Vote centers are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Election Day, Nov. 3, all vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Check the county’s online map for locations, hours and opening dates.
Here are voting centers in Koreatown:
- Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W 3rd St.
- Alexandria Elementary School, 4211 Oakwood Ave.
- Central American Resource Center, 2845 W 7th St.
- Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S Catalina St.
- Korea Daily, 690 Wilshire Pl.
Here are voting centers in Pico Union:
- Angelica Lutheran Church, 1345 S Burlington Ave.
- Hobart Boulevard Elementary School, 980 S Hobart Blvd.
- The Live Hotel, 1901 W Olympic Blvd.
- 10th Street Elementary School, 1000 Grattan St.
- Berendo Middle School, 1157 S Berendo St.
Here are voting centers in Westlake:
- Central City Neighborhood Partners, 501 S Bixel St.
- Belmont High School, 1575 W 2nd St.
- Lafayette Multipurpose Community Center, 625 S Lafayette Park Pl.
- Regis House Community Center, 2212 Beverly Blvd.
- Esperanza Elementary School, 680 Little St.
You can also vote in-person at the county clerk’s Norwalk headquarters at 12400 Imperial Highway, Room 3002, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tracking your ballot
Want to know when your ballot is mailed, received and counted? You can track it using the state’s official WheresMyBallot tool.
