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On Tuesday, Oct. 4, beginning at 2 p.m., the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming to be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The test will be held at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver. Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 19. Members of the news media, candidates and the public are invited to attend this test, which is a requirement of Washington State law.

For this election, all registered voters in Clark County will receive a ballot.


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The last day for submitting a mail-in voter registration form for the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. All post offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 for Columbus Day, so be sure to have them postmarked by Oct. 11.

Online registration applications can be submitted up to midnight on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016.  Visit the Elections Office website at clarkvotes.org and click on MyVote to register online.


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Ballots are in the mail for the upcoming Aug. 2 primary and special election. For this election, all registered voters in Clark County will receive a ballot.


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On Tuesday, June 28, beginning at 2 p.m., the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming to be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the August 2, 2016 Primary and Special Election.  The test will be held at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver.  Ballots will be mailed on July 15. Members of the news media, candidates and the public are invited to attend this test, which is a requirement of Washington State law. 


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Vancouver, WA - Clark County Elections will be hosting their annual political party observer training from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in the Elections Conference Room at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver. This observer training is for all persons interested in participating as a political party observer during an election cycle.

No person shall serve as an observer unless he or she has received this training.

Election observer training provides an overview of ballot processing, including the inspection process and the ballot counting equipment.


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Vancouver, WA ‒ Each year, the Clark County Auditor’s Office publishes a local voters’ pamphlet for the primary election and mails it to all households in Clark County. It includes statements by and photographs of candidates for elective offices as well as local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.


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Vancouver, WA - County Auditor Greg Kimsey announced today ballots for the May 24, 2016 presidential primary will be mailed May 6 to the 259,240 registered voters of Clark County.


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Vancouver, WA – The official candidate filing period for 2016 is rapidly approaching. The in-person period to file a declaration of candidacy begins at 8 a.m. Monday, May 16, and runs through 5 p.m. Friday, May 20. Candidates wishing to file for office in person can do so at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Filing fees may be paid by cash or check only when filing in person.


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Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Auditor’s Office is sponsoring a campaign workshop called Winning Ways to Run for Office – A Candidate/Campaign Workshop.’

The free workshop takes place 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St., Room 226.

A panel of experts will describe what it takes to carry out an effective campaign. Speakers will offer helpful advice regarding political sign regulations, campaign finance and resources available at the Elections Office.


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May 24, 2016 Presidential Primary – Logic and Accuracy Test