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Visit the Washington State League of Women Voters http://www.washingtonvoter.org ********************************************** For Election Calendar dates visit http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/calendar_full.aspx Island County Canvas Board Administrative Rules Island County Voter's Pamphlet (pdf version) Island County Voter's Pamphlet (online version)
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES: (per RCW29a.08.140) In person registration for voters not already registered in any county in Washington is 15 days prior to an election. Deadline for any person already registered within Washington or by any method other than in person is 30 days prior to an election.
ISLAND COUNTY IS A VOTE BY MAIL COUNTY All active registered voters will automatically be mailed a ballot approximately 3 weeks prior to each election. If you do not receive your ballot or if you have changed your address, please contact the Auditor's Office by phone (360-679-7366), by mail, by e-mail or in person at the Island County Auditor's Office. Note that ballots must be signed and postmarked or delivered to the county election officer on or before Election Day. To return your ballots:
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Filing
for Office: Information about filing for office can be found in Title 29A of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 29A): "Procedures for Filing for Elective Office in Washington State" is available from the Office of the Secretary of State, 520 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98504-0220. Declaration & Affidavit of Candidacy: Almost all candidates are required to submit a "Declaration and Affidavit of Candidacy" when filing for public office. This form is printed by the Public Disclosure Commission, which distributes it directly and through the Secretary of State's office and the County Auditor's office. Candidates for Precinct Committee Officer file a different form, available from the County Auditor's Office. In Island County, candidates for the state legislature must file with the Secretary of State in Olympia because the 10th Legislative District encompasses parts of Skagit and Snohomish Counties, as well as all of Island County. All federal and statewide elective office candidates must file with the Secretary of State's office in Olympia. Candidates filing for any of the above mentioned Offices may file on-line with the Secretary of State. All countywide elective office candidates in Island County must file with the Island County Auditor. Most offices require a filing fee. The law has provision for indigent candidates. (RCW 29A.24.091) There are time limits for the decision to withdraw a declaration of candidacy. (RCW 29A.24.131) Write-in candidates may file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy. This must be filed no later than the day before the election or primary. A write-in candidate need not file a declaration, but there are differences in the required ballot markings. These are explained in RCW 29A.24.311 and RCW 29A.24.320. If you have any questions, please call our office at 360-679-7366 and we will be happy to help you.
To Verify if you are registered to vote: To Request an Absentee Ballot: To Request a change of address: Please note: When you move from one county into another, you will need to complete a new registration form. They are available at local libraries and government offices, or online at www.vote.wa.gov More Information: |
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