Election Day: In-Person Voting and Ballot Return Deadline

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is Election Day. Vote Centers across Los Angeles County are open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Returning your Vote by Mail ballot:

  • In person: drop it at any Official Ballot Drop Box or any Vote Center by 8:00 p.m. on November 3.
  • By mail: it must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 3, and received by the Registrar by Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (within 7 days after Election Day, per California Elections Code § 3020). The county recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day.

Remember to sign and date your return envelope.

Find a Vote Center or drop box: https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc/?id=4348&culture=en

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk — Calendar of Events and How to Vote by Mail

Last verified: October 5, 2026 (PT)