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Voting by Mail in Los Angeles County

The Safe, Accessible and Preferred Voting Option in 2020

Beginning with the November 3, 2020 General Election all registered voters will be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot to ensure a safe and accessible voting option during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mailing of Vote by Mail ballots in all elections begins 29 days prior to Election Day.

How to Return your Ballot

There are multiple options on how to return your ballot:

By mail, remember no postage is necessary

In person at any Vote by Mail drop box location

At any Vote Center in L.A. County

If your ballot is postmarked by Election Day and received within 17 days by our Department we will process, verify and count that ballot.

Download and share with your community: How to return your Vote by Mail ballot

How to Track your Ballot

Receive personalized text messages, emails and/or automated voice messages on your Vote by Mail ballot by subscribing to Where's My Ballot. This is a free service available to all registered voters that gives you updated information on where your ballot is and when you can expect to receive it.

SUBSCRIBE TO WHERE'S MY BALLOT

Check if Your Ballot was Received and Counted

Voters can confirm that their ballot was received and tallied through the Vote by Mail Status Tool

Vote by Mail Temporary Mailing Address

We can send your Vote by Mail ballot to a temporary address for the upcoming Presidential General Election.

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Request a Ballot in a Different Language

L.A. County provides full language service and/or assistance in up to 18 multilingual languages.

To request your ballot or election materials in another language please call our Multilingual Services Section at 800-815-2666, option 3.