Teen Web Guide: Voting

ALERT: Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all registered voters will be mailed an absentee ballot automatically. All voters are encouraged to register to vote (DEADLINE October 19, 2020) as soon as possible to allow for the absentee ballots to be mailed.  If you have any questions, please contact your Secretary of State.

CHECKLIST FOR RETURNING YOUR VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT

1. Place your completed ballot card(s) in the Official Return Envelope.
2. Securely seal the envelope.
3. Sign, date, and provide your registered address on the back of the envelope in spaces provided.

HOW TO RETURN A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT:

• Mail the Vote by Mail ballot through USPS, postage is already pre-paid, so no stamp needed.
• If mailing, be sure to send on or before Election Day. The envelope must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3rd to be counted. It is advisable not to wait until the last day to mail.
• OR:  Drop off the ballot at any Vote Center or any Vote by Mail drop box location.

TRACKING YOUR BALLOT

There are two ways to track your Vote by Mail ballot during the process:

How to Track your Ballot Through State Tracking System: 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 BALLOT TRAX

How to Check if Your Ballot was Received and Counted by the Los Angeles County Registrar: Voters can check on the status of their ballot to confirm if it was received and tallied through our Vote by Mail Status Tool