Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA

Notice of Election

Notice is hereby given that the following dates, deadlines, and meetings apply to the upcoming General and Special Election, to be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024:

Voter Registration:

October 28, 2024 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 10/28/24.

November 5, 2024 – 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 18, 2024, continuing weekdays through Monday, November 4th from 9am to 4:30pm, and on Election Day – November 5th, 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 (509)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

CWU SURC – Election HUB                                                                   9am to 8pm                             

Cle Elum Senior Center -                       719 E. 3rd St,  Cle Elum             noon to 8pm

Replacement Ballots may also be downloaded at:  https://votewa.gov

What’s on the ballot:

Federal: US President, US Senator, Representative -8th Congressional District

State: Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner

Legislative: Representative – 13th Legislative District

County Commissioner – District 1, District 2

Judicial:  State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Court Judge

Kittitas County: County Road Levy Lid Lift

Public Utility District #1: Commissioner 2

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 occurs weekdays, beginning October 18th from 9:30am – 4:00pm.

Random Batch Audit - 11/7/24 - 2:00pm

Signature Verification Compliance Check - 11/18/24 - 9:30am

RLA – Statewide Risk Limiting Audit - 11/19/24 - 9:00am

Canvassing Board-review signature/balloting issues - 11/18 & 11/25 - 1:00pm

Certify Election - 11/26/24 - 3:00pm

Published:
Daily Record: 10/17/2024

Posted: 10/24/2024, Closes: 11/26/2024