November 5 General and Special Election

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Ballot
Ballot Drop Box Locations
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Election Results: 

View Unofficial Election Results Here


Election Day: November 5, 2024
Ballots Mailed: October 16, 2024
Accessible Voting Units Available: October 16, 2024
Active Registered Voters: 167,765


Ballot Return Status Report 

Ballots Accepted: 138,265
Ballots Returned*: 140,017
Updated 11/12/2024

*Total ballots returned includes received, accepted and rejected ballots. To find out the status of your ballot login to your voter portal at VoteWA.gov. For more information on different ballot statuses view the Secretary of State's ballot status codes.

Ballot Return Statistics (Statewide)

In-Person Services

We are located in Suite 103 of the Whatcom County Courthouse (311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham). You can register to vote, update your registration, get a replacement ballot. If possible, please call or email before you visit, we may save you a trip!

  • Hours:   Oct 16- Nov 4 (Monday-Friday), 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Saturday, November 2, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Tuesday, November 5, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Registration Deadlines

Monday, October 28Voter registration and address changes online or by mail must be received at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office by October 28.
October 29 through November 5Visit our office in person to register to vote or change your address by 8:00 pm sharp on November 5.

View information on registering to vote

Returning Your Ballot

By Drop BoxDrop boxes are open October 16 and close at 8:00 pm sharp on November 5.  
No stamp needed. 
View Drop Box Location Map
By MailNo stamp needed. Ballots must be postmarked by November 5.

What's on the Ballot

Ballot MeasuresDistrict Resolutions
Sample BallotPDF

A Sample Ballot shows all the contests in the election. Not all contests will be on your ballot.

To view a list of districts in which you are eligible to vote in, visit VoteWA.gov

Voters' GuideOnline Voters Guide
Washington State Voters' Pamphlet (PDF)
Video Voters' Guide (Statewide contests and questions)
Whatcom County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet (PDF)

Audits

Logic & Accuracy TestAccessible Voting Units: October 11 at 10:30 am
Tabulation Equipment: October 17 at 2:00 pm
Manual Hand CountNovember 7 at 10:00 am
Risk Limiting AuditNovember 19 at 9:00 am

Canvassing Board

Challenged Ballot ReviewNovember 25 at 10:00 am
CertificationNovember 26 at 10:00 am

Districts Included

United States, Washington State, Washington Supreme Court, Whatcom County,  Public Utility District No. 1, Blaine School District 503, Meridian School District 505, Fire Protection Districts 1, and Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District.