County Elections provides important information for upcoming special election

Clark County Elections has released key dates and instructions for voters ahead of the Feb. 10 Special Election, including ballot mailing, registration deadlines, and drop box hours. Photo by Andi Schwartz

For voters returning ballots by mail, it is recommended to mail them by Feb. 3, to ensure they are either received on time or receive a valid postmark

VANCOUVER ‒ Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, Clark County Elections will mail ballots to all eligible registered voters for the Feb. 10 Special Election.

For voters returning ballots by mail, it is recommended to mail them by Feb. 3, to ensure they are either received on time or receive a valid postmark. Ballot drop boxes will be open 24 hours a day beginning Jan. 21 and close promptly at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10. For a full list of ballot drop box locations, visit www.clark.wa.gov/elections/ballot-deposit-locations.

If a voter does not receive a ballot by Thursday, Jan. 29, they should contact the Elections Office at (564) 397-2345 to request a replacement ballot. Replacement ballots may also be requested or accessed at VoteWA.gov to print out and return by mail or drop box. Email requests should be sent to elections@clark.wa.gov. The mailing address is Clark County Elections Office, PO Box 8815, Vancouver, WA 98666-8815.

An online voters’ guide and a sample ballot are available at the Elections Office website at clarkvotes.org.

Citizens can register or update their registration online at VoteWA.gov. Voter registration forms are available at the Elections Office and online at clarkvotes.org.

The last day to submit new voter registrations and voter updates to existing registrations online or by mail is 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2.

Voters may still register and update existing voter registrations after Feb. 2, but must do so in person by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.

For address updates to existing Clark County registration records, voters may call (564) 397-2345 or email elections@clark.wa.gov.

Any person needing assistance to register or to vote can contact the Elections Department.

The Elections Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Election Day, Feb. 10, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located at 1408 Franklin St.