Election Information

On the second Tuesday in November of every even-numbered year, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder conducts elections for the City. At this election, Lawndale voters elect a Mayor, members of the City Council, a City Clerk, and may also vote on City measures. All City offices are non-partisan. Since the City's election is combined with the Statewide general election, Lawndale voters may also elect their representatives to Federal, State, County, District offices, and may vote on measures.

To be elected to a City office, a person must be a U.S. Citizen who is 18 years of age or older, be Lawndale residents and registered to vote in Lawndale. State laws govern election campaigns. For further information, feel free to contact the City Clerk Department at (310) 973-3200.

BALLOT DROP OFF LOCATION AT THE CITY OF LAWNDALE

24-Hour Secure Ballot Drop-Off Box
The City hosts an official ballot drop-off box located at Hogan Park, 16605 Osage Avenue, Lawndale. The drop-box is a yellow and white metal container located on the sidewalk in front of the park’s entrance. Voters can return their ballots to this drop-box 24 hours a day during election season.

You can track your vote-by-mail ballot every step of the way by subscribing to receive real-time tracking notifications by text, email, or voicemail by registering on wheresmyballott.sos.ca.gov. 
If you have questions about the drop-off box, please call 800-815-2666, then choose option 2. You may also email [email protected] or go to LAvote.gov. 


City Elected Officials as of 12/17/2024

Elective offices are: 1) A Mayor whose term is two years, 2) four Councilmembers, each elected for four-year terms on a staggered schedule, and 3) a City Clerk whose term is four years.

Current Officials and their terms of office:

Office  Incumbents  Term Expiration
 Mayor  Robert Pullen-Miles  November 2026
     
 City Councilmember  Pat Kearney  November 2026
 City Councilmember  Bernadette Suarez  November 2026
 City Councilmember  Frank M. Talavera  November 2028
 City Councilmember  Sirley Cuevas  November 2028
     
 City Clerk  Erica Harbison (Elected)  November 2026

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