Time to VOTE March 5 Primary Election

          Ballots for the March 5 Primary Election have arrived in the mail. Now, it is time to vote. If you want to check out CD14 candidate answers to our questions regarding South Park - Click Here, or their answers to our questions about downtown Click Here.

If you are ready to vote, read on. 

You have options on casting your ballot.

How to vote:

1.   Complete your mailed ballot sent to you recently.

·      Return by mail in the envelope sent with your ballot. No postage needed – just drop in a mailbox by March 5.

·      Drop off your ballot at a Ballot Drop Box. For South Park residents, the closest location is the Los Angeles Central Library at 630 W. 5th. The Drop Box is located curbside outside the 5th Street Entrance. A second location is at Los Angeles Trade Tech College (LATTC) at 400 W. Washington. Boxes are available 24/7.

·      Drop off your ballot at a Vote Center. The closest Vote Center for South Park residents is at 12th and Broadway – Salon Luz de Lona. The Vote Center opens on Feb. 24 to March 4 from 10 am to 7 pm, and on March 5 (Election Day) from 7 am to 8 pm. A second nearby Vote Center is at Los Angles Trade Tech College (LATTC) beginning March 2 to March 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 pm, and on March 5 (Election Day) from 7 am to 8 pm.

2.   Or you can vote in-person at the above Vote Centers as well. You can vote early according to the hours listed above. The last day to vote is March 5.

Available Resources:

1.   An online resource - Find My Election Information - https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/find-my-election-information - provides online candidate statements, you can track your ballot, check registration status, and more. 

2.   If you have questions or want more information, call 800.815.2666, choose option 2, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm.

By Debra Shrout