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Thurston County, Washington

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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division mailed more than 195,000 ballots to voters in the county for the November 5 General Election.

October 10, 2024

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.

October 02, 2024

The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division mailed 10,111 General Election ballots to military and overseas voters registered in Thurston County. Ballot envelopes must be signed and dated by Election Day or received via email or fax by 8 p.m. Pacific Time on Election Night, November 5, 2024.

September 20, 2024

Canvassing Board meetings schedule is subject to change. Meetings may be convened remotely, if warranted, otherwise located at the Ballot Processing Center, 2905 29th Ave SW, Ste F, Tumwater, WA 98512. Contact our office for more information elections@co.thurston.wa.us or 360.786.5408

September 19, 2024

The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Office will conduct Logic and Accuracy Tests ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election. These tests demonstrate the accuracy of the scanners and tabulation system, and the accessible voting units. The Elections Division is looking for volunteers to serve as observers for the Logic & Accuracy Tests.

September 11, 2024

The Thurston County Canvassing Board certified the Thurston County portion of a statewide mandatory manual recount in the Public Lands Commissioner race.

September 03, 2024