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Corrected Zoom Link: Thurston County Elections Offering Observer Training Ahead of November General Election

October 2, 2024

CONTACT:
Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor
elections@co.thurston.wa.us
360.786.5408
711 Washington Relay

OLYMPIA – Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division is offering observer training for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The training will be held over Zoom on October 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Ballot processing is monitored on site by trained observers appointed by the Republican and Democratic parties and independent observers. We are committed to ensuring ballot processing is open and transparent. Observers can ask questions of full-time elections staff as long as it doesn’t inhibit ballot processing.

To register, use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82895158121?pwd=XJ66kn1rx21UhpqIHDQbB0EbsjgPYg.1 (if link does not work, copy and paste into browser)

Interested parties can also contact Thurston County Elections at elections@co.thurston.wa.us or 360.786.5408.

Observer training covers election procedure and observer policy. Training is mandatory for observers appointed by their political party. However, the training is also open to the public. 

Citizens with disabilities requiring special accommodation should contact Tillie Naputi-Pullar, 360.786.5408 or Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: 711 Washington Relay.

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