The Lewis County Auditor’s Office this week released information reminding residents of important information prior to the Nov. 3 general election.
No stamps are needed to mail ballots, but they must be postmarked by election day, Nov. 3. Any ballots returned with a postal cancellation date after election day will be invalid.
The U.S. Postal Service advises voters to mail ballots at least seven days prior to the election to account for any unforeseen events or weather issues so the envelope will be postmarked in time.
The voter should take the ballot packet to a postal clerk inside the post office and have the clerk stamp the envelope with a circular post office cancellation stamp.
• Ballot drop boxes: Voters are encouraged to use ballot drop boxes. Ballots must be dropped off by 8 p.m. on election day. Drop box locations can be found online at https://elections.lewiscountywa.gov.
Ballots should have arrived in mailboxes no later than Oct. 23. If an individual needs a replacement or did not receive a ballot, ballots may be obtained by any of the following methods:
• Online: Go to www.votewa.gov, log in and select “Your Ballot & Voting Materials” then “Get a Replacement Ballot” to print your replacement ballot packet
• Call: 360-740-1278 or toll free within Lewis County at 1-800-562-6130. ext. 1278
• In person: 351 NW North St,. Chehalis, (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and election day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In addition, the auditor’s office is a voting center and accessible voting units are available during regular business hours and on election day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for assistance for individuals with disabilities and the elderly for registration and voting.
