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Today, February 4, is the first day voters can apply for and vote with a vote-by-mail ballot in the March primary election — one of several upcoming deadlines as we head towards March 5.

To help you keep things straight, LA School Report has made a handy schedule of the important election dates voters should remember:

February 19, 2013 (Tuesday): The last day to register to vote in the March primary election. Go here to register to vote online.

February 26, 2013 (Tuesday): The last day to apply by mail for a vote-by-mail ballot in the March primary election.

March 4, 2013 (Monday): The last day to drop off a vote-by-mail ballot at the Los Angeles City Clerk’s election division office.

March 5, 2013 (Tuesday): Primary election day. It’s also the last day to drop off a vote-by-mail ballot at any polling place by closing time at 8:00 p.m.

Go here to apply online for a vote-by-mail ballot. You can also fill out and mail in the vote-by-mail ballot application on the back of an official sample ballot.