How to Vote in Mason County

You must be registered to vote at your current address to receive a ballot. If you have moved, changed your name, or are not sure if your registration is current, check and update your registration at VoteWA.gov.

Washington State conducts all elections by mail. There is no need to go to a polling place — your ballot comes to you. Here is how the process works:

1. 1
   Receive your ballot

   Ballots are mailed to registered voters approximately 18 days before Election Day. Make sure your address is current in VoteWA.gov.

2. 2
   Research the candidates

   Read the official voters' pamphlet (mailed with or near your ballot) and explore candidate websites like this one. Check out Karen's positions on the issues.

3. 3
   Mark and sign your ballot

   Follow the instructions on the ballot carefully. Fill in the ovals completely. Sign the return envelope — your signature is verified against your voter registration. An unsigned ballot will not be counted.

4. 4
   Return your ballot

   Drop your ballot in an official drop box (no postage needed) by 8:00 PM on Election Day, or mail it with postage postmarked by Election Day. Return postage is prepaid on return envelopes in Washington State.

5. 5
   Track your ballot

   Visit VoteWA.gov to confirm your ballot was received and accepted.

Official ballot drop boxes are available across Mason County. Drop boxes are secure, monitored, and emptied regularly by elections staff. No postage is required when using a drop box. All drop boxes close at 8:00 PM on Election Day.