Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA

Notice of election

KITTITAS COUNTY AUDITOR ~ PRIMARY/SPECIAL ELECTION INFORMATION:

Tuesday, August 2, 2022:

Notice is hereby given that the following dates, deadlines, and meetings apply to the upcoming Primary/Special Election, to be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022:

Voter Registration:

July 25, 2022 is the last day for new registrations & address transfers- online or through the mail, 8 days prior to the Primary/Special Election.  To register to vote, visit https://votewa.gov or appear in person at 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg. If mailing your registration, the form must be received by 7/25/22.

August 2, 2022 – Last day for new registrations & transfers- must appear IN PERSON at the

Kittitas County Auditor’s Office – Suite 105, Ellensburg

Registration assistance and voting aides are available for the elderly, disabled, or anyone that requests additional assistance.

ADA compliant voting equipment is available for use in the Election Room, Basement of the Kittitas County Courthouse beginning Friday, July 15, 2022, continuing weekdays through Monday, August 1st from 9am to 4:30pm, and on Election Day, from 9am to 8pm.

All eligible voters will be mailed a ballot at least 18 days prior to the election. Those not receiving a ballot may call the Elections Department at 962-7503, email the office at: elections@co.kittitas.wa.us or stop in the office, to verify eligibility and request a ballot. 

Voter Registration, Ballots, Replacement Ballots, Provisional Ballots, and voting supplies are available:

            Kittitas County Auditor’s office, 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg,  Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

      and on Election Day: 9am to 8pm     Replacement Ballots may also be accessed at:  https://votewa.gov

Public Meetings will be held in the Election Room (located in the Basement of the Kittitas County Courthouse). Members of the public may observe proceedings from the viewing area outside of the Election Room.

Ballot Processing will occur weekdays, beginning July 18 from 9:30am – 5:00pm.

Canvassing Board-review signature/balloting issues:

August 10, 2022 - 2:00pm

August 15, 2022 - 1:00pm

Certify Election:

August 16, 2022 - 1:00pm

What’s on the ballot:

Candidates for: Federal, State, Legislative, Local Offices;

Propositions for: City of Roslyn, Fire Districts 2, 6 & 7

Visit https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections/local-voters-pamphlet.aspx to view local voters’ pamphlets.

and: https://voter.votewa.gov/GenericVoterGuide.aspx?e=876&c=19#/  for the online Voter's Guide                               

***Secure Official Ballot Drop Box Locations***

Upper County:

Easton – Fire District 3

Ronald – Fire District 6

Roslyn – Library

South Cle Elum – Town Hall

Cle Elum – Upper District Court

Lower County:

Thorp – Fire District 1

Ellensburg - Kittitas County Courthouse

Central Washington University (SURC)

Kittitas – City Hall

 Ballot Drop Boxes are opened at least 20 days prior to an election in the area(s) within the jurisdiction holding an election.

Ballot Drop Boxes are securely locked at 8:00 pm Election Night

Additional information may be obtained from the Kittitas County Auditor’s office- 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105 or visit http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections/             or call: 509.962.7503

DATED July 29 , 2022

Jerald V. Pettit

Kittitas County Auditor &

Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections

For more information, contact Auditor

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Published: This is a notification only and not a request to publish. No cost shall be incurred by the county.

Posted: 7/29/2022, Closes: 8/16/2022