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SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 15, 2025 - Mark your calendars for the exciting General Election on November 4! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with our community, as we'll be voting on important positions for commissioners and directors in Junior Taxing Districts related to schools, hospitals, fire districts, and port districts. Plus, there are vital ballot measures for the San Juan County Hospital District No. 1, San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2, Orcas Island School District, Orcas Island Library, Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, and the formation of Lopez Island Park and Recreation District. Let’s make our voices heard!

It’s not too late to take part. You can register to vote online or by mail up until October 27. After that, you can do so in person at a county election office up until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters may return their ballots to any official drop box or by mail for free using the prepaid envelopes included with each ballot. Ballots must be mailed and postmarked by November 4 or placed in a Washington State official drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. that day.

KEY DATES

October 14: Ballots mailed to registered voters
October 27: Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail
November 4: General Election Date
November 25: Certification
Returning your ballot

Ballots have pre-paid postage and must be postmarked by November 4 or returned to any official ballot drop boxes in Washington State by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballot box drop-off locations in San Juan County can be found here.
Official ballot boxes are locked and sealed with a numbered security seal. The official ballot boxes are emptied by a team of two San Juan County Election employees.
You can check the status of your mail-in ballot by logging in to VoteWA.gov
Voting by Mail FAQ

If mailed, the United States Postal Service recommends that you mail a week before Election Day. After that time, using an official ballot drop box is advised. Drop boxes remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Night. If mailing on Election Day, have the post office hand-stamp your ballot. San Juan County’s mail is delivered to Seattle and then processed the following day.

REGISTER TO VOTE

How do I register to vote in Washington?

It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at the county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.

To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:

A citizen of the United States
A resident of Washington state
At least 18 years old
If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when you qualify
Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction
Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
What if I miss the deadline to register online or by mail?

Washington offers same-day registration services through Election Day. 8 days before the election, you must register (or update) in person at the Elections Office.

For more information about San Juan County Elections, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/elections or email at [email protected].

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