Election Day: November 7, 2023
Ballots Mailed: October 18, 2023
Accessible Voting Units Available: October 18, 2023
Status Report (updated 9/25/2023):
Active Registered Voters: 158,451
Ballots Accepted: 0
Ballots Returned*: 0
*Total ballots returned includes received, accepted and rejected ballots. To find out the status of your ballot login to your voter portal at VoteWA.gov. For more information on different ballot statuses view the Secretary of State's ballot status codes.
Ballot Return Statistics (Statewide)
Election Results: view results here
If you need to visit us In-Person, you may. We are located in Suite 103 of the Whatcom County Courthouse (311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham). You can register to vote, update your registration, get a replacement ballot. If possible, please call or email before you visit, we may save you a trip!
Hours: October 18 - November 7 (Monday-Friday), 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 7, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Districts Included | |
Whatcom County, Port of Bellingham, City of Bellingham, City of Blaine, City of Everson, City of Ferndale, City of Lynden, City of Nooksack, City of Sumas, Bellingham School District 501, Ferndale School District 502, Blaine School District 503, Lynden School District 504, Meridian School District 505, Nooksack Valley School District 506, Mt Baker School District 507, Sedro-Woolley School District No. 101, Concrete School District No. 11, Fire Protection Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, Glacier Fire and Rescue, South Whatcom Fire Authority, Water District 2, Point Roberts Water District 4, Water District 7, Birch Bay Water & Sewer District, Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District, Samish Water District, Water District 13, Glacier Water District 14, Acme Water District 18, Columbia Valley Water District, Cemetery Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3, Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Point Roberts Public Hospital District, Hospital District 304 | |
Registration Deadlines | |
| Monday, October 30 | Voter registration and address changes online or by mail must be received at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office by October 30. |
| October 31 through November 7 | Visit our office in person to register to vote or change your address by 8:00 pm Election Day. |
| View information on registering to vote | |
Returning Your Ballot | |
| By Drop Box | Drop boxes are open October 18 and close at 8:00 pm on Election Day. No stamp needed. View Drop Box Location Map |
| By Mail | No stamp needed. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. |
What's on the Ballot | |
| Ballot Measures | District Resolutions |
| Sample Ballot | PDF A Sample Ballot shows all the contests in the election. Not all contests will be on your ballot. To view a list of districts in which you are eligible to vote in, visit VoteWA.gov |
| Voters' Guide | Online Voters Guide Whatcom Local Voters' Pamphlet PDF |
Audits | |
| Logic & Accuracy Test | Accessible Voting Units: TBD Tabulation Equipment: October 17 at 2:00 pm |
| Manual Hand Count | November 9 at 10:00 am |
| Risk Limiting Audit | November 21 at 9:00 am |
Canvassing Board | |
| Challenged Ballot Review | November 27 at 11:00 am |
| Certification | November 28 at 11:00 am |