Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA

Notice of Election- Dates and Deadlines

KITTITAS COUNTY AUDITOR ~ GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION:

Tuesday, November 7, 2023:

Notice is hereby given that the following dates, deadlines, and meetings apply to the upcoming General Election, to be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023:

Voter Registration:

October 30, 2023 is the last day for new registrations & address transfers- online or through the mail, 8 days prior to the General 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 10/30/23.

November 7, 2023 – Last day for new registrations & transfers- must appear IN PERSON at the

Kittitas County Auditor’s Office, County Courthouse – 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, October 20, 2023, continuing weekdays through Monday, November 6th 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

Election Day:

Kittitas County Courthouse – Auditor’s Office -                                                        9am to 8pm

Central Washington University – SURC 1007 N. Chestnut St, Ellensburg -            noon to 8:00pm

Upper County Senior Center – 719 E. 3rd St, Cle Elum –                                      noon to 8:00pm

Replacement Ballots may also be downloaded 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 October 20th from 9:30am – 4:00pm.

Canvassing Board-review signature/balloting issues:

November 22, 2023 -   8:00am

November 27, 2023   -  3:00pm

November 28, 2023   -  11:00am  -  Certify Election

What’s on the ballot:

Kittitas County Candidates: Hospital, School, Fire, Water, Cemetery Districts, Cities/ Town

Snoqualmie Pass Fire Rescue Proposition No. 1

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

Secure Ballot Drop Boxes open for this Election:

Lower County

Central Washington University - SURC

Thorp - Fire Station

Kittitas – City Hall

Kittitas County Courthouse

Upper County

Cle Elum – Upper District Court

Easton – Fire Station

Ronald – Fire District 6

Roslyn – Roslyn City Library

South Cle Elum – Town Hall

Ballot Drop Boxes are opened at least 20 days prior to 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

For more information, contact Auditor

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Published:
Daily Record: 10/26/2023

Posted: 10/25/2023, Closes: 11/28/2023