Elections in 2023

February Special Election No Resolutions Submitted - No Election
December 16, 2022 Resolution Deadline
No Resolutions Submitted - No Election
April Special Election No Resolutions Submitted - No Election
February 24 Resolution Deadline
No Resolutions Submitted - No Election
Candidate Filing Week  
May 15 First day to file a declaration of candidacy
Candidate resources
May 19 Last day to file a declaration of candidacy
Lot Draw Certification
May 22 Final day to withdraw from candidacy
May 26 Deadline for candidates to submit a statement and photo for the Local Voters' Pamphlet
Primary Election (non-partisan offices with less than 3 candidates will not appear on the primary ballot)
August 1 Primary Election
General Election  
August 1 Resolution Deadline
Ballot Measures - Districts Included: Whatcom County, City of Bellingham, Fire Protection District 5, Fire Protection District 14, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1
October 17 Logic & Accuracy Test at 2:00 pm
October 18 Voting Center open, ballot packets mailed, drop boxes open
October 30 Online and mail registration deadline
October 31-November 7 New registrations and changes to registration must be done in person
November 7 General Election Day
General Election Ballot Order (NOT FINAL until after primary election)  
Register to vote or update registration in-person at the Voting Center before 8:00 pm
Ballot Drop Boxes close at 8:00 pm
November 9 Audit of results (hand count) at 10:00 am
November 21 Risk Limiting Audit at 9:00 am
November 27 Challenged ballot review at 11:00 am
November 28 Certification of General Election at 11:00 am