Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Notice of the April 25, 2023 Special Election

April 6, 2023

A ballot will be mailed to all Thurston County voters residing in the participating jurisdictions.

Participating Jurisdictions:

City of Olympia, City of Tumwater, Centralia School District No. 401-L

Registration Deadlines:

  • Mon, April 17: Deadline to register or update current registration by online, mail or other remote means.
  • Tues, April 25: Deadline to register/change address in person at the Thurston County Elections Office or any open voting center in the state by 8:00 pm.

Where to register, obtain a ballot and ask for more information:

  • Online: ThurstonWAVotes.gov or VoteWa.gov
  • Phone: 360.786.5408
  • Email: Elections@co.thurston.wa.us
  • In Person: Thurston County Elections Office, 2400 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502

Voter Registration Forms: Available at all Thurston County Timberland Libraries, city/town halls, schools, fire stations, and licensing agencies.

Accessible Voting Assistance is available at the Thurston County Elections Office (drive-through services available), beginning April 5, M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm and on Election Day, April 25, 8 am - 8 pm, or call to arrange an appointment.

Post-Election Random Audit: Thursday, April 27 at 9:00 am at the Ballot Processing Center. This test is open to the public and ensures the tabulation system is counting ballots accurately. Masks are required.

Post-Election Risk Limiting Audit: Tuesday, May 2 at 9:00 am at the Ballot Processing Center. This test is open to the public and demonstrates the accuracy of the election results. Masks are required.

Meetings to canvass ballots and finalize the election are open to the public. Meetings are held at the Thurston County Ballot Processing Center, Wednesday, May 3 at 12:30 pm and on Friday, May 5 at 1:30 pm. Masks are required. Contact our office for more information.



Ballot Processing Center: 2905 29th Ave SW Ste F, Tumwater, WA 98512. Masks are required.

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

 

Dated this 4th of April 2023

Mary Hall

Thurston County Auditor

Elections
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