EVERETT — Snohomish County Elections will begin mailing ballots for the Nov. 4 General Election on Thursday to about 530,000 voters across the county.
Voters should receive their ballots starting at the end of the week, continuing into early next week. The county encourages voters who have not received a ballot by Oct. 22 to call Snohomish County Elections at 435-388-3444.
This year’s general election ballot includes a statewide ballot measure, which would allow money in the state’s long-term care fund to be invested in the stock of private companies. The ballot also features races for Court of Appeals judge, county council members, county charter review commissioners, mayors, city council members and local district commission members — including school, fire, water, wastewater, port, and parks and recreation districts.
Voters in the cities of Bothell, Edmonds and Mukilteo will vote on local ballot measures, as well as residents of Fire District 27 and the Northshore Parks and Recreation Service Area. More information about candidate races and ballot measures in this year’s election can be found at heraldnet.com/elections.
“Local elections often have the most direct impact on our day-to-day lives,” Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell said in a press release Tuesday. “From the roads we drive to the schools our children attend, local leaders make decisions that shape our neighborhoods today and into the future. Don’t miss the chance this General Election to help choose who will serve in important local positions and to weigh in on ballot measures that matter locally.”
Last week, the county mailed a local voters’ pamphlet to every household. The pamphlet is also available on the county website. The Secretary of State’s office mailed a separate pamphlet with information about the statewide ballot measure and the Court of Appeals judge race. The state pamphlet is available on the Secretary of State website.
“With many races and issues to decide on, I encourage you to get an early start reading the state and local voters’ pamphlets and researching candidates,” Fell said. “Then avoid any last-minute issues by returning your ballot by mail or to an official ballot drop box as soon as you are able.”
Voters can return their ballots in one of 35 drop boxes across the county. Ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on Election Day. A full list of drop boxes can be found in the local voters’ pamphlet.
Voters can also return their ballots postage-free by mail. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 4. The United States Postal Service recommends voters mail their ballots at least one week before the election or request a hand-stamped postmark in person at a post office to ensure their ballots are accepted on time.
Jenna Peterson: 425-339-3486; jenna.peterson@heraldnet.com; X: @jennarpetersonn.
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