The June 2 primary election is coming up quickly. Ballots for the primary are already arriving by mail, and ballot drop boxes are open.
South LA voters will get to cast ballots for races including LA City Council District 9 and State Assembly District 57. Here’s what to know about how and where to cast your ballot.
Need to register?
The last day to register or update your registration address is May 18. Same-day registration is also available in person at county election offices and vote centers, or you can register at lavote.gov.
Voting by mail?
You can mail off your ballot as soon as possible. The Secretary of State’s Office recommends voters who want to mail their ballots do so at least a week before the June 2 election day.
You can also return that ballot at one of the many drop boxes across LA County. Find a ballot drop box here.
Most ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until they close at 8 p.m. on June 2.
Where to drop off your ballot in South LA
- Baldwin Hills Recreation Center, 5401 Highlight Pl.
- Jim Gilliam Recreation Center, 4000 S. La Brea Ave.
- Baldwin Hills Branch Library, 2906 S. La Brea Ave.
- Jefferson-Vassie D Wright Memorial Branch Library, 2211 W. Jefferson Blvd.
- Loren Miller Recreation Center, 2717 Halldale Ave.
- USC Village, 3301 S. Hoover St.
- LA Trade-Technical College, 400 W. Washington Blvd.
- Denker Recreation Center, 1550 W. 35th Pl.
- Exposition Park-Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Library, 3900 S. Western Ave.
- Ahmanson Senior Citizen Center, 3990 Bill Robertson Lane
- Leimert Park Plaza, 4395 Leimert Blvd.
- Vermont Square Branch Library, 1201 W. 48th St.
- Junipero Serra Branch Library, 4607 S. Main St.
- Vernon-Leon H Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library, 4504 S. Central
- Yvonne B. Burke Senior and Community Center, 4750 W. 62nd St.
- Angeles Mesa Branch Library, 2700 W. 52nd St.
- Jackie Tatum-Harvard Recreation Center, 1535 W. 62nd St.
- John Muir Branch Library, 1005 W. 64th St.
- Ascot Branch Library, 120 W. Florence Ave.
- Roosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Ave.
- Graham Library, 1900 E. Firestone Blvd.
- Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library, 2205 W. Florence Ave.
- Jesse Owens Park Pool, 9651 S. Western Ave.
- Algin Sutton Recreation Center, 8800 S. Hoover St.
- Mark Twain Branch Library, 9621 S. Figueroa St.
- Harbor Freeway C Line Station, 11500 S. Figueroa St.
Where to vote in person in South LA
Vote centers are one-stop sites where you can vote, register to vote or get a replacement ballot. Dates of operation will vary depending on the location.
Most voting centers will open starting May 30 from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. On June 2, Election Day, the centers will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Check online for a map of centers and for specific details.
- Cienega Elementary School, 2611 S. Orange Dr.
- PiYoDa Flow Dance School, 2803 Crenshaw Blvd.
- 24th Street Elementary School, 2055 W. 24th St.
- Hoover Recreation Center, 1010 W. 25th St.
- LA Trade-Technical College, 400 W. Washington Blvd.
- Second Baptist Church, 2412 Griffith Ave.
- USC Village, 3215 S. Hoover St.
- John Mack Elementary School, 3020 S. Catalina St.
- Denker Recreation Center, 1550 W. 35th Pl.
- Trinity Baptist Church, 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd.
- Hidden History Museum, 2131 W. Jefferson Blvd.
- Michelle and Barack Obama Sport Complex, 5001 Obama Blvd.
- Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet, 3875 Dublin Ave.
- Trinity Street Elementary School, 3736 Trinity St.
- Ahmanson Senior Citizen Center, 3990 Bill Robertson Lane
- St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 3825 Don Felipe Dr.
- St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 4230 S. Normandie Ave.
- Menlo Avenue Elementary School, 4156 Menlo Ave.
- George Washington Carver Middle School, 4410 McKinley Ave.
- Avalon Carver Community Center, 4920 Avalon Blvd.
- Faith in Christ Ministries, 4501 S. Western Ave.
- Greater Bethel Cathedral, 4831 S. Gramercy Pl.
- Crenshaw High School, 5010 11th Ave.
- National Council of Negro Women, 3720 W. 54th St.
- Grace United Methodist Church LA, 4112 W. Slauson Ave.
- Vela Venue, 1732 W. Slauson Ave.
- Hiram of Tyre Grand Lodge, 5900 S. Broadway
- Mary M. Bethune Park, 1244 E. 61st St.
- Miramonte Elementary School, 1400 E. 68th St.
- Grtr. New Morning Star Miss Bapt. Church, 210 W. Florence Ave.
- South LA Sports Activity Center, 7020 S. Figueroa St.
- Mann UCLA Community School, 7001 S. St. Andrews Pl.
- JA Venue, 2070 W. Manchester Ave.
- St. Andrews Recreation Center, 8701 S. St. Andrews Pl.
- Power of Love Christian Fellowship, 1430 W. Manchester Ave.
- Algin Sutton Recreation Center, 8800 S. Hoover St.
- Charles Drew Middle School, 8511 Compton Ave.
- Col. Leon H. Washington Park, 8908 S. Maie Ave.
- 93rd St. Elementary School, 330 E. 93rd St.
- Weingart YMCA Wellness and Aquatic Center, 9900 S. Vermont Ave.
- Church of the Living God CWFF Temple 44, 9800 Western Ave.
- 1st New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 1555 W. 108th St.
- Community Church of Los Angeles, 10611 S. Hoover St.
- Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Tracking your ballot
Want to know when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted? You can actually track it using the state’s official WheresMyBallot tool.
Voter guides to check out
LAist contributed to this story.
