Notice of August 5, 2025 – Primary and Special Election Receiving Your Ballot: Ballot packets for the primary and special election will be mailed to registered voters on July 16. Voters should receive a ballot by July 22. If your ballot is lost or damaged, contact the Auditor's Office or print a replacement packet online at www.VoteWA.gov. Participating Jurisdictions: Whatcom County Council Districts 2 and 3; Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 2; City of Blaine Council Ward 2; City of Sumas; Sedro-Woolley School District No. 101; South Whatcom Fire Authority; Hospital District 304; Point Roberts Public Hospital District; Whatcom County Rural Library District. For additional information on this election, visit the Whatcom County Auditor's Office Current Election website at www.whatcomcounty.us/1732/CurrentElection. Voting Center: Services include voter registration, ballot replacement, and accessible registration and voting aids. Location: Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 778-5102 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/elections Returning Your Ballot: Return your ballot on time to an official ballot drop box by 8:00 pm sharp on August 5 OR by mail, postmarked by August 5. Primary and Special Election Registration Deadlines: 1) Monday, July 28 is the deadline for registration or address updates online or by mail. 2) Starting Tuesday, July 29 citizens needing to register or update their address in time for the primary and special election must appear in-person at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office. 3) The deadline for in-person registrations and updates is 8:00 pm on August 5. How to Register or Update Your Address: 1) Online at VoteWA.gov, or 2) Complete a Washington State Voter Registration form and return it to the Auditor's Office. Registration forms are available on our website, or contact us to have a form mailed to you, if time allows, or 3) In-person at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office Voters Requiring Assistance: Registration and voting aids are available. An accessible voting unit (AVU) is equipped with visual and audio technology. Voters requiring assistance can vote on the AVU starting July 16. Voters' Pamphlet: A local voters' pamphlet is mailed to residences in the participating jurisdictions the week of July 14 and contains information about candidates and ballot measures. An online version of the pamphlet is available at VoteWA.gov or our website. Meeting Dates and Times: Open public meetings will be held in the Election Center, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite B03. Meeting dates, times, and/or locations are subject to change; please see our website or call for updates. Jul 15 2:00 pm Logic & Accuracy Test of the Accessible Voting Units and Ballot Counting Equipment Jul 16 - Aug 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F: Processing of Ballots Aug 7 10:00 am Hand Count of Six Randomly Selected Ballot Groups Aug 14 9:00 am Risk Limiting Audit Aug 18 10:00 am Canvassing Board Meeting/Review Challenged Ballots Aug 19 10:00 am Canvassing Board Meeting/Certification of Election Dated this 13th day of July 2025. Stacy Henthorn, Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections IPL0253454 Jul 13 2025