Los Angeles early voting under way: 123 vote centers open from October 24 through November 2

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The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk announced that early in-person voting for the November 3 general election began on Saturday, October 24, with the first 123 vote centers open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through November 2.

Another 523 vote centers open on October 31, bringing the countywide total to 646. On Election Day, November 3, all centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can cast their ballots at any vote center in the county, regardless of where they live.

Vote-by-mail ballots were mailed beginning October 1 to active registered voters and can be returned by mail, deposited in one of 429 official ballot drop boxes, or delivered to an operating vote center; mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 3, and election officials recommend mailing at least seven days ahead. No postage is required. Residents who missed the October 19 registration deadline can still register and vote through California's conditional voter registration process at participating vote centers. Los Angeles City Clerk Patrice Lattimore encouraged voters to plan ahead: "Voting early ensures your ballot is cast on Election Day."