Ballots to be mailed this week

SPOKANE – It’s finally almost here.

The Nov. 3 General Election is just 13 days, and by now most voters in Spokane County should have received their ballots. If you haven’t received a ballot, or haven’t registered and wish to do so, you have until Oct. 26 to turn in new registrations and check the status of a current one.

If you haven’t received a ballot, contact the county Elections Department at 509-477-2320 to make sure your information, such as correct current address, is up to date. You can also go online at VoteWa.gov to update your information.

If you haven’t registered, you can do so online at olvr.votewa.gov. Make sure you have a current Washington state driver’s license, permit or identification card.

Washington is an all-mail-in ballot state. Since 2019, all ballots have included pre-paid postage — no additional postage is required and will not speed up ballot delivery if affixed.

Additionally, the Election’s Department has established ballot drop-box locations throughout the county. Drop boxes opened Oct. 10, and will close promptly at 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Drop boxes on the West Plains are located at:

• Airway Heights Library – 1213 S. Lundstrom St.

• Cheney Library – 610 1st St.

• Medical Lake Library – 321 E. Herb St.

• Spangle Town Hall – 115 W. 2nd St.

• A drop box is also located at the Election’s Department in Spokane.

Finally, voters can track their ballot. To track your ballot, go to voter.votewa.gov. Results of the Nov. 3 General Election will be released to the media and public by 8:15 p.m. on election day.