There’s still time to register to vote in the Aug. 2 primary election. The deadline has passed to register online or by mail, but people can register in person up to Election Day at the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office at the courthouse in Okanogan.
All voting in Washington is by mail. Ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 2 (be sure you get a postmark and don’t simply drop the ballot in a mailbox). Ballots can also be dropped in the drop box in front of Twisp Town Hall or at the Winthrop Barn through Aug. 2 by 8 p.m.
There are some changes this year: As of Jan. 1, anyone convicted of a felony who’s not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison will automatically have their right to vote restored. This applies to convictions in Washington, another state or in federal court. Once their right to vote has been restored, these individuals must register to vote either online, by mail or in person.
If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a future voter (online, by mail or in person) and be automatically registered to vote when you turn 18. Also new this year: Anyone who turns 18 between the August primary and the November general election can vote in the primary.
For a customized voters’ guide, go to VoteWA.gov. For other election information and deadlines, go to https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters.
