General Election

Election Day: November 8, 2022
Ballots Mailed: October 19, 2022
Accessible Voting Units Available: October 19, 2022
Registered Voters: 154,961 (updated 9/30/2022) 
Ballots Returned*: - - -
Ballots Accepted:  - - -
Election Results: view results here (starting November 8 after 8:00 pm)
Ballot Return Statistics (Statewide)

*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 WA Secretary of State's ballot status codes.

In-Person Services

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 19 - November 8 (Monday-Friday), 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 8, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Districts Included
U.S. Senator, 2nd Congressional District, State of Washington, 40th and 42nd Legislative Districts, Whatcom County, Judicial (Supreme Court and District Court), Public Utility District 1, City of Lynden, Nooksack Valley School District 506
Registration Deadlines
Monday, October 31	Voter registration and address changes online or by mail must be received at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office by October 31.
November 1 through November 8	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 19 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 Order	November 8 General Election Ballot Order
Sample Ballot	PDF (coming soon)
Voters' Guide	Online Voters Guide; PDF (coming soon)
Audits
Logic & Accuracy Test	October 18 at 2:00 pm
Manual Hand Count	November 10 at 10:00 am
Risk Limiting Audit	November 18 at 9:00 am
Canvassing Board
Challenged Ballot Review	To be determined
Certification	November 29 (time to be determined)