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LA County sets October 19 mail-ballot registration deadline
Eligible residents must register by Monday to receive a Vote by Mail ballot for the November 3 general election, Los Angeles County election officials said.
Registration can be completed online at LAVOTE.GOV. Paper applications are also available at many government buildings, including libraries, Department of Motor Vehicles offices and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk offices.
Voters who miss the October 19 deadline will not be mailed a ballot, but the county said they may still vote in person at any Los Angeles County Vote Center beginning Saturday, October 24.
Registration deadline for a mailed ballot: Monday, October 19
Election: November 3, 2026 general election
In-person voting begins: Saturday, October 24
Online registration: LAVOTE.GOV
Information for displaced wildfire residents
The county said voters displaced by the 2025 wildfires do not need to change their registration address. They may add a temporary mailing address to receive election materials while away from home.
Election materials are available in 18 languages. Voters can also check their registration status online before the deadline.
Official announcement: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk — October 16, 2026 →