Notice of August 4, 2026 – Primary and Special Election Receiving Your Ballot: Ballot packets for the primary and special election will be mailed to registered voters on July 15. Voters should receive a ballot by July 21. If your ballot is lost or damaged, contact the Auditor's Office or print a replacement packet online at www.VoteWA.gov. 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 4 OR by mail. If mailing your ballot, the United States Postal Service recommends mailing your ballot by July 28. Primary and Special Election Registration Deadlines: 1) Monday, July 27 is the deadline for registration or address updates online or by mail. 2) Starting Tuesday, July 28 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 4. 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 15. Voters' Pamphlet: A local voters' pamphlet is mailed to all residences in Whatcom County the week of July 13 and contains information about candidates and ballot measures. An online version of the pamphlet is available at VoteWA.gov or visit the Whatcom County Auditor's Office Current Election website at www.whatcomcounty.us/1732/CurrentElection. Opportunities to Observe: The public is welcome to observe all election processes. 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. July 15 - August 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday: Processing of Ballots August 4 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Processing of Ballots August 6 10:00 am Hand Count of Six Randomly Selected Ballot Groups August 13 9:00 am Random Ballot Audit August 17 10:00 am Canvassing Board Meeting/ Review Challenged Ballots August 18 10:00 am Canvassing Board Meeting/ Certification of Election Dated this 12th day of July 2026. Stacy Henthorn, Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections IPL0356532 Jul 12 2026