Canvassing Board
Role of the Board
The County Canvassing Board is an impartial 3-member body that determines the official returns and prepares the certification for a primary or election.
Responsibilities
- Adopt Canvassing Board Manual
- Preside over voter registration challenges
- Process incoming ballots
- Determine the validity of questionable, challenged and provisional ballots
- Determine voter intent in accord with the statewide standards adopted by the Secretary of State
- Reject ballots or parts of ballots
- Research and resolve discrepancies
- Verify and certify results
- Schedule and conduct recount elections
- Determine tie votes by lot
Canvassing Board Members
Thurston County Auditor (Chair of the Board): Mary Hall
Or their designee
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney: Jon Tunheim
Or their designee
Thurston County Commission Chair: Tye Menser
Or their designee
Statewide Standards for Signature Verification Training
| Name | Training Completed On |
|---|---|
| Mary Hall | 2024 |
| Tillie Naputi-Pullar | 2024 |
| Wayne Fournier | 2024 |
| Tye Menser | 2024 |
| Carolina Mejia | 2024 |
| Emily Clouse | 2024 |
| Karen Horowitz | 2024 |
| Kat King | 2024 |
| Julie Carignan | 2024 |
| Travis Burns | 2024 |
| Jane Futterman | 2024 |
| Rachel Grant | 2025 |
Additional Resources
Canvassing Board Schedule and Agendas. (Only available during election periods).