Ballot Boxes Open In Lake Forest: Find Yours

LAKE FOREST, CA — While all registered voters will have the option to mail in their ballots, you can still drop off your ballot with ease this year at your local ballot box in Lake Forest.

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 Forest 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 Forest:

• Lake Forest Senior Center Clubhouse (Drive Thru)
  • Opens Oct. 26, 100 Civic Center Dr.
• El Toro Branch Library (Drive Thru)
  • Opens Nov. 2 2, 4672 Raymond Way
• El Toro Water District
  • Opens Nov. 2, 24251 Los Alisos Blvd.
• Foothill Ranch Library
  • Opens Nov. 2, 27002 Cabriole
• Lake Forest Sports Park
  • Opens Nov. 2, 28000 Rancho Pkwy.

For information on Orange County voting center hours, visit OC Vote.

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 Forest. Check back with Patch for the latest coverage.