Notice of Election and Public Meetings
Pierce County Canvassing Board
Special Election April 28, 2026
The following district has a proposition on the ballot:
Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma – Prop. 1 – Park and Recreation Facility Improvement and Safety Upgrade General Obligation Bonds $155,000,000
Deadlines for Current and First-time Voters - Voter Registration - Monday, April 20, 2026 is the last day for Pierce County Elections to receive online, from the DOL, or paper registrations by mail. Register online at VoteWA.Gov or at the DOL. Individuals can register, transfer, or update their registration in-person through Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Pierce County Election Center located at 2501 S. 35th St. C, Tacoma, WA 98409.
How a Voter Can Obtain a Ballot – (1) Online - VoteWA.gov (2) By mail - Call us at (253) 798-VOTE (8683) and we will mail you a ballot (3) In person at the Pierce County Election Center located at 2501 S. 35th St. C, Tacoma, WA 98409.
Assistance to Elderly and Disabled Persons- Accessible marking units are available at the Pierce County Election Center beginning Friday, April 10, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F through Monday, April 27, 2026. Accessible voting will also be available during extended hours at the voting center (see days and hours below.)
Extended Hours (for last minute help) – Extended hours on Election Day Tuesday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Services include voter registration, disability assistance, and ballot issuance.
Points of Assistance – On Election Day, April 28, 2026, the Tacoma Public Libraires and the Parkland/Spanaway Library will serve as Points of Assistance. If you are unable to reach the Voting Center on Election Day, visit a library for assistance with connecting to our office for voter services (voter registration, replacement ballots and general assistance). Libraries will be available during their regular business hours up until 8 p.m. to help and assist voters on April 28, 2026 only.
Pierce County Jail – April 10 through April 28, the Pierce County Jail will serve as a Point of Assistance. Eligible voters who request assistance in jail will be connected to elections officials for voter services (voter registration, replacement ballots and general assistance).
Public Meetings -The Canvassing Board of Pierce County, pursuant to chapter 29A.60 RCW, will hold open public meetings at the dates and times listed below. A record of the canvassing and certification meetings is available for public inspection and copying.
Accessible Voting Unit pretesting – April 8, 2026 7:30 a.m.;
Logic and Accuracy Test – April 8, 2026 9:00 a.m.;
Ballot Processing – April 13 – May 7, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; (extended hours, if necessary);
Post-Election Audit of Batches – April 29, 2026, 1:00 p.m.;
Canvassing Board Meeting/Certification of Election – May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.;
All meetings and activities will be conducted at the Pierce County Election Center, 2501 South 35th Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409. For more information visit PierceCountyWA.gov/elections, Elections@PierceCountyWA.gov, 253-798-VOTE (8683) or 800-446-4979
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Apr 5 2026