OLYMPIA—Election offices in 32 counties have mailed ballots to voters who are eligible to vote in the Feb. 11 Special Election.
Approximately 30% of Washington’s 5 million registered voters are eligible to participate in this election. A total of 81 measures will appear on the ballot across 65 districts, covering issues and races ranging from school districts to public facilities districts.
Not all voters in counties with special election measures will receive ballots. Seven counties — Franklin, Garfield, Klickitat, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom — do not have measures on the ballot this February.
Voters participating in the February Special Election must return ballots to a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Feb. 11 to be counted, and the United States Postal Service recommends mailing ballots at least one week before election day.
“This special election, many Washingtonians will have a chance to vote on measures that will shape the future of their communities,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said. “Local elections are the foundation of civic engagement, allowing voters to make decisions that directly impact their schools, infrastructure, and neighborhoods. By working with county election offices, we ensure that Washington elections are safe, secure, and accessible, so every voter can have confidence in the process.”
Eligible voters still have time to register to vote in the February Special Election. Online and mail-in registrations or updates must be received by Monday, Feb. 3. In-person voter registration services are also available at county voting centers until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Voters can check their ballot status at VoteWA.gov and are encouraged to contact their county elections office for questions.
Voters can also subscribe to receive text message updates about their ballot status by visiting VoteWA.gov or texting “VOTE” to 868392. Message and data rates may apply.
For more information about the Feb. 11 Special Election, visit the Current Election Information website.
---
Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees areas within state government including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal. The office operates the State Archives and the State Library, documents extraordinary stories in Washington’s history through Legacy Washington, and administers the Combined Fund Drive for charitable giving by state employees and the Productivity Board state employee suggestion program. The Secretary of State also oversees the state’s Address Confidentiality Program to help protect survivors of crime.