Canvassing Board

Role of the Board

The County Canvassing Board is an impartial 3-member body that determines the official returns and prepares the certification for a primary or election.

Responsibilities

The Board has many responsibilities leading up to certifying an election.

• Adopt administrative rules
• Preside over voter registration challenges
• Process incoming ballots
• Determine the validity of questionable, challenged and provisional ballots
• Determine voter intent in accord with the statewide standards adopted by the Secretary of State
• Reject ballots or parts of ballots
• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Verify and certify results
• Schedule and conduct recount elections
• Determine tie votes by lot

Canvassing Board Members

Whatcom County Auditor (Chair of the Board): Stacy Henthorn

Designated Representative: Amy Grasher

Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney: Eric Richey

Designated Representatives: Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys - Christopher D. Quinn, George Roche, Brandon Waldron, Kellen Kooistra and Jesse Corkern

Whatcom County Council Chair: Barry Buchanan

Designated Representatives: Councilmembers - Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Kaylee Galloway, Jon Scanlon and Mark Stremler

Annual Delegation of Authority and Designation of Representatives

Statewide Standards for Signature Verification Training