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 Lake Elsinore 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.

Ballot boxes and voting locations in Lake Elsinore:

• Canyon Lake Middle School, 33005 Canyon Hills Rd.
• Aaron Chevrolet Lake Elsinore, 31201 Auto Center Dr.
• Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Collier Ave.
• Lake Community Center, 310 W Graham Ave.
• Lake Elsinore City Hall, 130 S Main St.
• Lakeland Village Community Center, 16275 Grand Ave.

The locations listed above will also serve as vote centers, where residents can vote early, access same-day voter registration or just drop a ballot off. They will be open from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Election Day, the locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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 Lake Elsinore. Check back with Patch for the latest coverage.

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