Registration Deadlines: Monday, January 11, is the deadline for mail-in registrations or address changes to be eligible to vote in the February 9 Special Election. January 11 also is the deadline for online registrations or address changes at www.myvote.wa.gov.
After January 11, voters not currently registered in Washington State can register in person until 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 1, at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham.
The election will be conducted entirely by mail and ballots will be mailed to all registered voters at their mailing address on record.
Voters Requiring Assistance & Other Information: Voting assistance for elderly and disabled individuals is available at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office or call (360) 778-5102. We gladly accept relay calls. Election and voter registration information, registration forms, and election ballots are also available at the Auditor’s Office.
Voters’ Pamphlet: For a listing of ballot measures refer to the Whatcom County Auditor’s website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor to view the online voters’ guide. Abbreviated voters’ pamphlets will be mailed in the envelope with the ballot. They will also be available at the Auditor’s Office.
Meeting Dates & Times: Open public meetings for the February 9, 2016 Special Election will be held on the dates and times listed below at the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham. Meeting dates, times, and/or locations are subject to change; please see our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor or call (360) 778-5102 for updated information. We gladly accept relay calls.
Jan. 19 10:00 a.m. Logic & Accuracy Test of the Accessible Voting Units
Jan. 20 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Processing of Ballots
Feb. 18
Feb. 4 10:00 a.m. Logic & Accuracy Test of the 400C Optical Scan Readers
Feb. 16 2:00 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting/Signature Reviews
Auditor’s Office Conference Room, Suite 103
Feb. 19 2:00 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting/Certification of Election
Auditor’s Office Conference Room, Suite 103