Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Auditor

Elections

The Thurston County Auditor's elections team accurately runs local, state and federal elections. We manage every part of the election process, from candidate filing to ballot design, processing, and security. We ensure that elections are free, fair, safe and secure.

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Thurston County Canvassing Board Certifies Machine Recount 

The Thurston County Canvassing Board certified the machine recount of the Port of Olympia Commissioner, District No. 2 race for the November 4, 2025, General Election.  After the machine recount, one vote originally recorded as a write-in changed to a vote for Bob Iyall. 

Candidate Filing Week to Open for February 10, 2026 Drainage & Special Districts Election  

Candidate filing will open on Monday, December 15 for residents of three Thurston County Drainage Districts and the Black Lake Special District. Candidates must own property in the district and be a registered voter in Washington State. Candidate filing will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19.

Notice of Canvassing Board Meeting & Agenda

Canvassing Board meeting schedule is subject to change. Meetings may be convened remotely, if warranted, otherwise located at the Ballot Processing Center, 2905 29th Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Contact our office for more information elections@co.thurston.wa.us or 360.786.5408.

Elections

360-786-5408

Elections Voter Services

2915 29th Ave SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
Phone: 360-786-5408
Fax: 360-754-4591
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Ballot Processing Center

2905 29th Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
Phone: 360-786-5408
Fax: 360-705-3518
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Mailing Address

2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98502