Long Beach voters will have no shortage of secure spots to ditch those vote-by-mail ballots ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary. City officials say 20 local drop boxes will be open through 8 p.m. on Election Day, while county-run boxes offer round-the-clock access at hundreds of locations across Los Angeles County. Mailings to registered Long Beach voters are scheduled to start at the end of April, giving residents several weeks to get their ballots in.
City Publishes Local Drop-Box Lineup
According to a City of Long Beach post, the city has designated 20 ballot drop-box locations, with a mix of libraries and community centers in the lineup, including Bret Harte Neighborhood Library, Dana Neighborhood Library, Bixby Park Community Center and Cal State Long Beach. For the full rundown of addresses and hours, the city directs voters to its voter information page and a short voter info link. As shared by Long Beach City, the list is meant to make it easier for residents to track down a nearby box.
County Mailings and Ballot Tracking
Local coverage of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's announcement notes that sample ballot booklets began going out in late April and that vote-by-mail ballots are slated to be mailed starting April 30, 2026. Pasadena Now reported that timeline, and voters can follow their ballot's progress online using BallotTrax or the county's Vote By Mail Status tool.
Steps To Make Sure Your Ballot Counts
Before you hand off your ballot, sign and date the back of the return envelope, then seal it up. Ballots returned in person must be dropped off by the close of polls and, per state rules, must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. County officials generally send a cure notice if a signature is missing so voters can fix the issue; guidance is available from the California Secretary of State and on the City of Long Beach voter information page.
Drop-Box Security and Election Rules
The county says its 24-hour drop boxes are stainless steel, bolted into place and built with anti-tampering features, and that ballots are regularly collected by two election workers. Electioneering and handing out campaign materials are prohibited near drop boxes and vote centers under county rules. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk details those security measures and the list of prohibited activities on its website: Los Angeles County RR/CC.
