Voting Locations for Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Albuquerque Residents

Colombian citizens residing in the southwestern United States are eligible to cast their ballots for the 2026 presidential elections on May 31, 2026. Voting operations for this region are centered at the Colombian Consulate in Los Angeles, which serves as the designated polling station for registered voters in several major cities across California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

The designated voting location is 8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 930, Floor 9, in Beverly Hills. This site is the authorized center for citizens registered to vote in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Albuquerque.

Overseas voting for Colombian nationals is managed by the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To participate in the May 31, 2026, election, citizens must have previously registered their cédula de ciudadanía at a Colombian consulate.

Voting Requirements and Eligibility

Eligibility to vote in the 2026 presidential elections is limited to Colombian citizens who are 18 years of age or older. To vote from the United States, citizens must possess a valid Colombian identification document, known as the cédula.

The registration process for overseas voters typically requires the individual to present their original cédula at the nearest consulate to update their voting residence. This ensures that the voter is assigned to the correct consular circuit, such as the one managed by the Los Angeles consulate for residents of the western U.S. States.

Voters who have not registered their identification at a consulate prior to the established deadlines set by the Registraduría Nacional will be unable to participate in the May 31, 2026, election cycle.

Regional Jurisdiction and Logistics

The voting center in Beverly Hills serves a broad geographic jurisdiction. This means that citizens residing in Phoenix, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, must travel to the Los Angeles location to cast their votes in person, as there are no separate polling stations listed for those specific cities for this election cycle.

The concentration of voting in Los Angeles reflects the consular organization of the Colombian government in the United States, where larger diplomatic missions manage the electoral processes for smaller surrounding regions.

Voters are advised to verify their registration status and specific polling hours through the official portal of the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil to avoid delays at the 8383 Wilshire Blvd location.

The 2026 Colombian Presidential Election

The May 31, 2026, election marks the first round of the presidential race. Under Colombian law, if no candidate receives an absolute majority of the votes in the first round, a second-round runoff is held between the two candidates who received the highest number of votes.

The presidential term in Colombia lasts four years, and the president is prohibited from immediate reelection. The 2026 cycle will determine the leadership of the country for the 2026-2030 term.

Overseas votes are integrated into the national tally and are considered critical for the Colombian diaspora, which maintains significant political influence and interest in the domestic governance of the country.

For further information regarding registration and voting procedures, citizens can contact the Consulate of Colombia in Los Angeles or visit the official website of the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil.