The 2024 California Primary Election is Tuesday, March 5th. Register to vote, find polling locations, get reminders and info on key dates, and track your ballot.
Key Dates
2/1- Ballot drop-off locations open
2/20- Last day to register to vote for the March 5, 2024 California Presidential Primary Election.
2/24- Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties
3/5- California Presidential Primary Election
3/12- Deadline to receive Vote-by-mail ballots, must be postmarked on or before Election Day.
Voting Locations
Want to know where to vote on Election Day?
Visit the L.A. County Registrar’s office website for a list of in-person polling places in Los Angeles County.
Voting outside of Los Angeles County? Click here, to find out where to vote.
Los Angeles County Vote Center at USC Village
March 2 through March 4 from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Election Day March 5 from 7:00am to 8:00pm
USC Village UVN-1200
3215 S. Hoover St
Los Angeles, Ca 90007
Los Angeles County Mobile Vote Centers at USC’s Health Sciences Campus
Monday March 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Consolidated Lot
1633 San Pablo Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90033
Vote By Mail Drop Box Locations at USC
Registered voters in LA County can return their ballot by mail, at a vote center, or to any drop box in LA County including two located on USC’s University Park (UPC) and Health Sciences (HSC) campuses.
On Election Day, all Drop Boxes will be locked at 8:00pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I register to vote?
Click here to access TurboVote, a tool that helps you to register online regardless of your state of residence. California voters can also click here to access the state registrar’s portal directly.
Where do I vote?
Voters in Los Angeles County can click here to view options to vote by mail or vote in person. In-person voting locations will be updated closer to election day.
I don’t want to vote in person, where can I drop off my ballot?
Registered voters in LA County can return their ballot by mail, at a vote center, or to any drop box in LA County including two located on USC’s University Park (UPC) and Health Sciences (HSC) campuses.If you are registered outside of California, navigate to https://vote.gov/ to be connected to information for your state.
What dates and times will the voting centers be open for me to vote?
The list of in-person vote centers for Los Angeles County will be posted by the registrar 30-40 days prior to Election Day here: https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc. If you are registered outside of California, navigate to https://vote.gov/ to be connected to information for your state.
I’m not a California resident. Where do I find more information?
Navigate to https://vote.gov/ to be connected to information for your state.
How secure is a vote by mail box?
Drop boxes are bolted securely in to the cement or chained in place.
Drop boxes are designed with security features identified in state regulations.
Drop boxes have an exterior coating to reduce permanent graffiti or damage.
Ballots are picked up regularly by two Election Workers.
The county works with law enforcement agencies, cities, local stakeholders, and community-based organizations to monitor and safeguard all boxes.
I’m registered to vote in California but in a different county, can I use any vote by mail box?
Yes! Voters registered in California can place their completed ballot in a Los Angeles County ballot drop box and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder will forward that ballot to the respective county in California.
I’m registered to vote outside of California, can I use a vote by mail box?
No! Voters registered to vote outside of California shoudl return a vote by mail through USPS. It’s also worth noting that voters registered outside of California should check their state and county rules on returning a vote by mail ballot– state laws do vary.
Resources
USC Center for Inclusive Democracy
California voters can track your ballot here.
Resources for California voters with disabilities click here.
For additional Vote By Mail locations in Los Angeles County click here.
USC Students visit VoteSC
USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future
Election Coverage
For Election coverage visit USC Today for all the latest news.
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