LONG BEACH, CA — While all registered voters will have the option to mail in their ballots, you can still drop off your ballot with ease this year at your local ballot box in Long Beach.
Ballot boxes opened across California on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Voters have until Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. to get their ballot into a local vote center or ballot box. Ballots going out through the mail can arrive as late as Nov. 12 as long as they are postmarked on or before Election Day.
Counties began mailing ballots by Oct. 7 — all active, registered voters are expected to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the general election.
Not sure if you’re registered to vote, or need to change your address? You can find out here and make any changes you may need, as well. Californians need to register to vote by Oct. 21 to vote in the Nov. 5 election. You can also register in person on Election Day for a conditional ballot.
Vote centers in Long Beach will be open for early in-person voting beginning Oct. 26. On Election Day, vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There are 48 ballot boxes and voting locations in Long Beach including:
- Bret Harte Neighborhood Library – Open 24 hours for ballot drop off
- Dana Neighborhood Library – Open 24 hours for ballot drop off
- Opens Nov. 2-4 for early voting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- De Forest Park – Open 24 hours for ballot drop off
- Long Beach City College – Opens Oct. 26 for early voting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Stearns Champions Park – Open 24 hours for ballot drop off
- Wardlow Park – Open 24 hours for ballot drop off
- Opens Nov. 2-4 for early voting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All drop off and early voting locations will close at 8 p.m. on election day.
While the competition with the most buzz is undoubtedly the race for the presidency between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump — there are plenty of races to watch in Long Beach. Check back with Patch for the latest coverage.
