A voter walks to the polling place. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Belle Diaz casts her ballot. Early estimates indicated that 25% of eligible voters were expected to vote in this week’s election. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Angelita Sheehan, 73, drops absentee ballots for herself and two family members in the ballot box. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)