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Key 2026 dates
- April 23 – May 12
Voter information goes out from the state and counties. - May 4
Mail-in ballots sent to voters by this date. Vote centers open. Find vote centers for L.A. County - May 5
Ballot drop boxes must be open. Find locations for L.A. County. - May 18
Last day to register online to vote. Register here. - June 2: Primary election day
If your vote-by-mail ballot is postmarked by election day and received within seven days, it will be counted. Track your ballot here. - July 10
All primary results final. - Nov. 3
General election day
Regional voter guides
Latest election news
Long Beach voter guide: LBUSD school board District 5
Two challengers are trying to unseat a longtime incumbent from the school board seat that represents neighborhoods near the airport and the areas north and east of it — including Los Altos and parts of Lakewood.
Fifth District City Council candidates to face off at forum Thursday night
Challenger Tara Riggi is running against incumbent Megan Kerr.
Long Beach voter guide: mayor
With a looming deficit estimated at over $60 million next year and the Olympics on the horizon in 2028, the next mayor will have the crucial tasks of helping balance the budget and set the city’s priorities as the Games approach.
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