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New Voting Process More Convenient for Laguna Beach Voters

The City of Laguna Beach has partnered with the Orange County Registrar of Voters to make voting more convenient in the upcoming Primary.

Laguna Beach, CA - The City of Laguna Beach has partnered with the Orange County Registrar of Voters to make voting more convenient in the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. Voters have the option to vote at one of two Vote Centers in Laguna Beach or vote at any regional Vote Center, drop off ballots at a ballot drop box, or mail in ballots anytime on or before March 3, 2020. All registered voters in Orange County will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.

Vote Centers

If you prefer to cast your ballot in person, you have the option to visit one of two Laguna Beach Vote Centers from February 29 – March 3 or visit a regional Vote Center from February 22 – March 3. Vote Centers allow you to vote, solve voter registration issues, register to vote, obtain a replacement ballot, and obtain general assistance over the course of several days if needed. You can vote at any Orange County Vote Center. Click here to view a list of all available Vote Centers, addresses and hours of operation.

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Voters casting their ballot in person in Laguna Beach are encouraged to vote early during the 4-day period. TWO Vote Center locations will be open from February 29 – March 3 in Laguna Beach. Locations and hours of operation are as follows:

Laguna Beach Community Center & Susi Q Center

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380 3rd Street, Laguna Beach (Park in Parking Lot 13)

Vote Center Dates & Hours of Operation:

Saturday, 02/29/20

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday, 03/01/20

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Monday, 03/02/20

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Tuesday, 03/03/20- Election Day

7:00 am – 8:00 pm

American Legion Post 222

384 Legion Street, Laguna Beach (Between Glenneyre & Park Ave.; Enter off Goff St.)

Vote Center Dates & Hours of Operation:

Saturday, 02/29/20

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday, 03/01/20

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Monday, 03/02/20

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Tuesday,03/03/20-Election Day

7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Ballot Drop Boxes

Ballot drop boxes are also a great way to deliver your ballot. Click here to view a list of all ballot drop boxes in your area. Laguna Beach has ballot drop boxes conveniently located at the following:

  • Laguna Beach Branch Library, 363 Glenneyre Street
  • Laguna Beach Community Center & Susi Q Center, 380 3rd Street
  • American Legion Post 222, 384 Legion Street

During the election, traffic on Third Street and Park Avenue could be impacted. We advise residents to take alternate morning routes on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3.

You can find more information regarding the upcoming Presidential Primary Election on the Orange County Registrar of Voters website at www.ocvote.com. If you have questions about voting locally in Laguna Beach, contact Laguna Beach City Clerk Lisette Chel-Walker at (949) 497-0309 or Lchel@lagunabeachcity.net.

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