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Opportunities for Election Observers

Ballots will be mailed October 16 and processing will begin as soon as ballots arrive in the office.

 

Observers have the opportunity to view:

  1. Sorting ballot return envelopes
  2. Scanning ballot return envelopes
  3. Signature verification
  4. Opening & reviewing ballots
  5. Scanning ballots
  6. Adjudicating

Check the calendar on our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/elections for any Election event updates or call the Election Division at (360) 778-5102.

 

Scheduled meeting dates and times:

Oct 11

10:30 am

Logic & Accuracy Test:

  • Accessible Voting Units

Oct 17

2:00 pm

Logic & Accuracy Test:

  • Ballot Counting Equipment

Nov 6

3:00 pm

Hand Count Group Selection by Official Political Party Observers

Nov 7

10:00 am

Manual Hand Count (audit)

Nov 19

9:00 am

Risk Limiting Audit

Nov 25

10:00 am

Canvassing Board to Review Challenged Ballots

Nov 26

10:00 am

Canvassing Board Certification of Election


Kelly Conner
Whatcom County Auditor's Office


PO Box 4041 Bellingham, WA  98227-4041
360-305-3523
info@lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org