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February 13, 2023 Special Election
Ballots will be mailed to voters on January 23, 2024. If you don’t receive your ballot by January 30, 2024, please contact the Elections Office in order to receive a replacement.
Online Ballot Access. If you are away from home or need to print a ballot for any reason, you can access your ballot online though VoteWA.gov, print it and return it by mail or ballot drop box.
You can check your ballot status after it has been sent! VoteWa.gov allows you to view the status of your ballot, request a replacement, and see when we’ve received your ballot. Just select ’Ballot Status’ under the tab ’My Ballot’.
Ballot return envelopes now include prepaid postage, so there’s no need to worry about a stamp. You can return your ballot through the mail, through a ballot drop box, or by dropping it off at the San Juan County Elections Office. It’s that easy!
Ballots must be postmarked by Febraury 13, 2024, or returned to one of the ballot drop boxes by 8:00 pm on Election Day. It’s important that these deadlines are kept so that your vote is able to be counted.
Drop boxes will be open January 12 through February 13 until 8:00 PM to receive ballots. After which they will be closed and no new ballots will be accepted. You can view our Ballot Drop Boxes here.
Resolution Received:
| San Juan Island School District No. 149 | |
| Resolution No. 23-014 | Capital Levy for School Facilities & Technology |
| Orcas Island School District No. 137 | |
| Resolution No. 2023-05 | School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy |
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November 7, 2023 General Election
2023 General Election Final Results
2023 General Election Voters' Guide
2023 General Election Sample Ballot
Official Logic and Accuracy Test Reports
Official Notice of 2023 General Election
2023 General Post-Election Audit Reports
Ballots will be mailed to voters on October 17, 2023. If you don’t receive your ballot by October 24, 2023, please contact the Elections Office in order to receive a replacement.
Online Ballot Access. If you are away from home or need to print a ballot for any reason, you can access your ballot online though VoteWA.gov, print it and return it by mail or ballot drop box.
You can check your ballot status after it has been sent! VoteWa.gov allows you to view the status of your ballot, request a replacement, and see when we’ve received your ballot. Just select ’Ballot Status’ under the tab ’My Ballot’.
Ballot return envelopes now include prepaid postage, so there’s no need to worry about a stamp. You can return your ballot through the mail, through a ballot drop box, or by dropping it off at the San Juan County Elections Office. It’s that easy!
Ballots must be postmarked by November 7, 2023, or returned to one of the ballot drop boxes by 8:00 pm on Election Day. It’s important that these deadlines are kept so that your vote is able to be counted.
Drop boxes will be open September 23 through November 7 until 8:00 PM to receive ballots. After which they will be closed and no new ballots will be accepted. You can view our Ballot Drop Boxes here.
Resolution Received:
| San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 (Orcas) | |
| Resolution No. 2023-09 Abstract of Results | Proposition No. 1 - Restoring Regular Property Tax |
| San Juan County Hospital District No. 2 (Lopez) | |
| Resolution No. 2023-01 Abstract of Results | Proposition No. 1 - Restoring Regular Property Tax |
| Lopez Island Solid Waste Disposal District | |
| Resolution No. 2023-1 Abstract of Results | Proposition No. 1 - Excess Property Tax Levy for 2024 |
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August 1, 2023 Primary Election - Final Election Results
San Juan Voters' Guide
Orcas Voters' Guide
Lopez Voters' Guide
2023 Primary Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races/measures presented within the county. Only races/measures you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
League of Womens Voter Candidate Forums for 2023 Primary
Orcas Fire Protection District - Commissioner No. 1
Port of Orcas - Commissioner No. 3
Recording - Passcode: e!Vf6@aC
Port of Friday Harbor - Commissioner No. 3
Recording - Passcode: z^X7T!g2
Press Release Offical Logic and Accuracy Test
Official Logic and Accuracy Test Reports
2023 Certificate of Lot Draw and Order
Ballots will be mailed to voters on July 11, 2023. If you don’t receive your ballot by July 19, 2023, please contact the Elections Office in order to receive a replacement.
Online Ballot Access. If you are away from home or need to print a ballot for any reason, you can access your ballot online though VoteWA.gov, print it and return it by mail or ballot drop box.
You can check your ballot status after it has been sent! VoteWa.gov allows you to view the status of your ballot, request a replacement, and see when we’ve received your ballot. Just select ’Ballot Status’ under the tab ’My Ballot’.
Ballot return envelopes now include prepaid postage, so there’s no need to worry about a stamp. You can return your ballot through the mail, through a ballot drop box, or by dropping it off at the San Juan County Elections Office. It’s that easy!
Ballots must be postmarked by August 1, 2023, or returned to one of the ballot drop boxes by 8:00 pm on Election Day. It’s important that these deadlines are kept so that your vote is able to be counted.
Drop boxes will be open June 16 through August 1 until 8:00 PM to receive ballots. After which they will be closed and no new ballots will be accepted. You can view our Ballot Drop Boxes here.
Resolution Received:
| San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 (Orcas) | |
| Resolution No. 2023-07 | Proposition No. 1 - Restoring Regulare Property Tax |
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PAST ELECTIONS
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November 8, 2022 General Election - Final Election Results
2022 General Canvassing Reports
2022 General Local Voters' Pamphlet
2022 General Voters' Guide - State Version
2022 General Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races/measures presented within the county. Only races/measures you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
Press Release - Notice of Official Logic and Accuracy Test
Official Logic and Accuracy Reports
Resolution Received:
| San Juan County | |
| Resolution No. 20-2022 Abstract of Results | Road Fund Regular Property Tax Levy Lid Lift |
| San Juan Island Library District | Abstract of Results |
| Resolution No. #3-2022 Abstract of Results | Bonds to Build a New Library |
| Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District | |
| Resolution No. 2022-2 Abstract of Results | Excess Levy |
| Charter Review Committee | |
| Proposition No. 1 Abstract of Results | Establishing a New Position of Public Advocate for the Purpose of Helping Citizens Navigate the San Juan County Systems |
| Proposition No. 2 Abstract of Results | |
| Proposition No. 3 Abstract of Results | Amending the current voting rules to include Ranked Choice Voting |
| Proposition No. 4 Abstract of Results | Amending Signature Requirements Concerning Initiatives and Referendums |
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PAST ELECTIONS
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August 2, 2022 Primary Election - Ballot Return Status Report - 2022 Primary Election Results Final
2022 Primary Canvassing Reports
2022 Primary Post Election Audit Reports
2022 Primary Voters' Guide (Pdf)
2022 Primary Official Logic and Accuracy Test Results
Resolution Received:
| Lopez Island School District | |
| Resolution No. 21/22-4 | Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy Explanatory Statement |
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February 8, 2022 Special Election - Final Results
Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races/measures presented within the county. Only races/measures you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
Logic and Accuracy Test Results Reports
2022 February Special Legal Notice and Close of Registration
Resolution Received:
| SJI School District No. 149 | |
| Resolution No. 21-010 | Education Programs and Operations Levy |
| SJC Public Hospital District No. 1 | |
| Resolution No. 21-562 | Renewal of Six-Yea Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy |
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November 2, 2021 General Election - Final Election Results
Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races/measures presented within the county. Only races/measures you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
2021 General Election Local Voters' Guide
2021 General Election State Voters' Guide - Advisory Votes
Logic and Accuracy Test Press Release - Official Logic and Accuracy Test Reports
Legal Notice of Election and Close of Voter Registration
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League of Women's Voter -
Charter Review Commission Proposed Amendments Forum Video - Click Here Version OptionsCurrent ElectionHeadline- enter passcode wm7wFZP$
Fire and Port Commissioner Forum Video -Click Here Version OptionsCurrent ElectionHeadline- enter passcode 7v$2Dq=S
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Resolution Received:
| San Juan County Charter Review Committee - six proposed Home Rule Charter amendments | |
| Proposition No. 1 | Intro to Charter: Acknowledgment, Preamble, and Declaration of Community Values |
| Proposition No. 2 | Term Limits for Council Members |
| Proposition No. 3 | Climate and Environment Commission |
| Proposition No. 4 | Initiatives and Referendums |
| Proposition No. 5 | Nondiscrimination in the Exercise of County Powers and Performance of its Duties |
| Proposition No. 6 | Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Commission |
| SJC Fire Protection District No. 3 | |
| Resolution No. 2021-03 | Emergency Medical Services Levy |
| Orcas Island Park & Recreation District | |
| Resolution No. 2021-1 | Renewal Regular Property Tax |
| San Juan County Hospital District No. 1 | |
| Resolution No. 21-551 | Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy |
| Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District | |
| Resolution No. 20-2021 | Authorizing One Year Property Tax Levy |
Ballot drop box
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box by 8:00 pm on Election Day, November 2.
San Juan County Elections Office
55 Second St., Ste. A, Friday Harbor
M–F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Election Day 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
San Juan County Courthouse
Second St. Entrance, 350 Court St., Friday Harbor
Lopez Island Fire District Office
Fisherman Bay Rd., Lopez Village
Orcas Senior Center
62 Henry Rd, Eastsound,
We recommend dropping your ballot in one of our convenient drop box locations. If you choose to mail your ballot instead, we recommend mailing no later than the Wednesday prior to the election. Don’t be late! Mail early so that your ballot is postmarked by Election Day.
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August 3, 2021 Primary Election - Ballot Return Statistics - Election Results
2021 Voter's Guide - Friday Harbor Mayor
2021 Voter's Guide - Lopez Measures (Fire District and Lopez School)
League of Women Voters - Mayoral Forum recorded video Enter Passcode: ut^WHQ88
Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races/measures presented within the county. Only races/measures you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
Official Logic and Accuracy Test Results Reports
Post Election Audit Reports - August 4, 2021
Resolution Received:
| SJC Fire Protection District # 4 | Resolution No. 2021-04 - Ten Year EMS Levy |
| Lopez Island School District #144 | Resolution No. 20/21-9 - Capital Projects Levy |
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April 27, 2021 Special Election - Final Election Results
Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races presented within the county. Only races you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
Official Logic and Accuracy Test performed March 23, 2021 - Reports
Resolution Received:
| San Juan County Council | Resolution No. 06-2021 Annex the Town into SJC Fire Dist #3 |
| Town of Friday Harbor | Ordinance No. 1710 - Intent to Annex the Town into SJC Fire Dist #3 |
| SJC Fire Protection District No. 3 | Resolution No. 2021-01 - Supporting annexation of the Town of Friday Harbor |
| San Juan Island Park & Rec District | Resolution No. 21-01 - Property Tax Levy |
| Orcas Island School District No. 137 | Resolution No. 2021-01 Technology Capital Levy Projects |
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November 3, 2020 General Election - Final Results
2020 General Election Voters' Guide
2020 General Election Voters' Pamphlet (PDF Version)
General Election Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races presented within the county. Only races you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
Resolution Received:
Lopez Solid Waste District - Resolution No. 27-2020 Tax Levy
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2020 August Primary - 2020 PRIMARY RESULTS FINAL
August 5, 2020 - Post Election Audit
The Primary will be held on August 4, 2020.
2020 Primary Voter’s Guide (PDF)
Primary Election Sample Ballot - The Sample Ballot includes all races presented within the county. Only races you are entitled to vote upon will appear on your Official Ballot.
Resolutions Received:
Orcas Island School District No. 137 - Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy
Lopez Island School District No. 144 - Technology Capital Projects Levy
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The February Special Election is held the 2nd Tuesday of February. The April Special Election is held the 4th Tuesday of April. The Primary is held 1st Tuesday of August. The General Election is held the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November.