With primary elections approaching Aug. 6, now is the time for residents in Clallam and Jefferson counties to either ensure they are registered to vote or update any changes to their voter registration status.
Voter registration forms must be postmarked or received by Monday, July 8, to be processed in time for the primary election.
Ballots for the primary will be mailed to voters July 17. The top two candidates in the primary — those who receive the most votes — in races in which there are three or more candidates will advance to the general election in November.
Would-be voters who are not currently registered in Washington state have until July 8 to submit their voter registration form online or by mail.
New voters also can register in person through July 29 at the Auditor’s Office in their county of residence.
Both the Clallam and Jefferson counties’ auditors’ offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Also, currently registered voters have until July 8 to make any necessary updates to their voter registration status — for example, a name change or change of address.
If the deadline is missed, registered voters who recently have moved or changed address may still vote according to their previous address.
Clallam County
Voter registration forms can be found at www.clallam.net/elections by clicking on “MyVote.” Forms can be submitted online or sent by mail to the Clallam County Auditor’s Office, 233 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
The following positions will be on the primary ballot:
■ Port of Port Angeles: Commissioner, District 1, six-year term.
■ Port Angeles School District 121: Director, Position 1, four-year term.
■ Fire District No. 3: Commissioner 3, six-year term.
For more information, phone 360-417-2221.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County residents can fill out an online registration form at www.vote.wa.gov/Jefferson.
Forms also may be sent by mail to the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.
The following proposition and positions will appear on the primary ballot:
■ Proposition No. 1, City of Port Townsend, $3 million library improvement bonds.
■ Port of Port Townsend: Commissioner, District 2, four-year term.
■ City of Port Townsend: Council Member, Position 1; Council Member, Position 5; both four-year terms.
■ Fire Protection District No. 3: Commissioner, Position 3, six-year term.
For more information, phone 360-385-9117.
