Despite Trump's recent insistence, in-person voting does exist in Los Angeles

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Yes, voting centers will be open across Los Angeles this week.And no, you don’t have to cast your ballot by mail.With days left before the June 2 primary, President Trump made a round of misleading claims about the electoral process, this time falsely suggesting that the city was holding elections only by mail.Trump’s comments came Saturday during an appearance on Fox News when he was asked by host Lara Trump — the president’s daughter-in-law — about his predictions for the upcoming primary.“You know, they don’t have voting booths; everything’s by mail,” Trump responded.

“I don’t think a Republican can win in California unless you pass the Save America Act — then they’re gonna have to show proof of citizenship, they’re going to have to get rid of mail-in voting.”A tweet from the L.A.County registrar-recorder posted Sunday morning was labeled “MISINFORMATION ALERT.” MISINFORMATION ALERT: There are 646 Vote Centers open in Los Angeles County — all with multiple voting booths, open today and tomorrow 10AM to 7PM & Tuesday (Election Day) 7AM to 8PM.

https://t.co/suHN4efyXJ….In-person options available in all elections.

/@FoxNews @WhiteHouse https://t.co/vH4VAGfdp9Noting that in-person voting was in fact allowed, the agency announced that it has 646 vote centers across the county — each with multiple voting booths.The centers will be open from 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m.on Monday and Tuesday, the agency said, while tagging Fox News and the White House.“It’s important to set the record straight,” said Mike Sanchez, spokesperson for the registrar-recorder, in a statement Sunday to The Times.

Those who have not yet voted “have convenient, flexible voting options in Los Angeles County.”A map of polling locations featured on the agency’s website shows that there are dozens of voter centers .Mobile vote centers also were made available ...

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Publisher: Los Angeles Times

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