Snohomish County Elections reminds voters to return their November general election ballots

Snohomish County Elections reminds voters to return their ballots by 8 p. m. on November 4, utilizing one of the county's 35 official drop boxes for secure and timely processing. Auditor Garth Fell emphasizes that drop boxes are the best option due to recent changes in U. S.

Postal Service operations that could delay mail-in ballots. Voters who choose to mail their ballots are advised to visit their local post office and request a hand-stamped postmark to ensure they are counted. Online tracking and text alerts for ballot status are available at VoteWA. gov, providing voters with real-time updates. In-person voter registration and services will be offered at the Auditor’s Office and other locations on November 1 and 3.

Accessible voting equipment will be set up for individuals with disabilities at all in-person locations. Preliminary election results will be available shortly after polls close on November 4, with updates following as more ballots are counted. The importance of timely ballot return is underscored by state law, which requires ballots to be postmarked by Election Day to be counted.