Over 133,000 Ballots Coming to Yakima Voters — Don’t Miss Your Chance!

It's almost time to vote in the August 5 Washington primary election and your ballot will soon be waiting for you.  Ballots will be sent out this week and if your'e not registered to vote you can register today. Voters in the state have no deadline which means you can register or update your address up to and including on Election Day and receive a ballot that same day. Check the link below to register to vote.

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133,000 PLUS BALLOTS ARRIVING

Yakima County Auditor Charles Ross says more than 133,000 ballots will be sent to registered voters in the county starting Wednesday. He says voters have already received a Yakima County Voters Guide with more than 100 pages of information that Ross calls a "one stop shop" for voters.

WILL YOU VOTE?

Depending on where you live it's a busy ballot with city council, school and fire district races along with the Yakima County Coroner's race. Ross expects a turnout between 25% and 35%. Your ballot is due on election day, August 5. You don't need a stamp to drop your ballot in the mail. You can also place your ballot in a drop box located in many areas throughout the county. If you're not yet registered to vote you can register today online in Washington State.

WALK INTO THE COURTHOUSE

You can also register at the Yakima County Auditor's Office inside the Yakima County Courthouse. If you go to the courthouse remember you'll have to go through security before entering the auditor's office.