Several amendments and measures on the Nov. 5 ballot will affect how the city and county of Los Angeles operate. Here's what voters should know.

Voters in Los Angeles County weighed in on several key races in voting that ended Tuesday, from the race for the president to local races throughout the county. Reporters are covering the key races, and we’ve gathered links to their stories here.

In California, ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 5 are counted toward the results as long as they arrive within seven days of the election. County election officials must certify the results by Dec. 5, and the California Secretary of State's Office must certify the statewide vote by Dec. 13.