OBSERVER RULES: UPDATED 7/1/2021 Observers are advised to contact our office directly to schedule a time to visit. It is best to determine which processes are being conducted on a given day, as daily election processing schedules may change.
Due to the health and safety considerations toward the COVID-19 pandemic and per CDC guidelines and Governor Inslee's Safe Start directives, the following requirements must be met for anyone wishing to visit our facilities: View the Observer Rules.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 21 | Ballots Mailed |
| January 31 | Deadline for mail-in & online voter registration |
| February 8 | Deadline for in-person registration |
| February 8 | Election Day |
| February 18 | Certification @ 9AM |
Details
The second Tuesday in February is first Special Election for 2022. The Finley, Richland, Kennewick, Grandview, and Prosser School Districts have each filed resolutions with the County Auditor to call a special election on February 8, 2022.
More information about what is appearing on the ballot can be found in the Online Voters' Pamphlet.
Quick Tools
Ballot Drop Box Locations
- Prosser - 620 Market St
- Benton City Hall - 1009 Dale Ave
- Benton County Campus - 7122 W. Okanogan Pl. Ste EDRIVE UP
- Kennewick City Hall - 210 W 6th Ave DRIVE UP
- Badger Mountain Community Park - Keene Rd - Richland DRIVE UP
- Benton County Voting Center - 2610 N Columbia Center Blvd Richland DRIVE UP & INSIDE
- Jefferson Park - Off of Symons St - Richland DRIVE UP
- West Richland Library - 3803 W Van Giesen St DRIVE UP
- West Richland Shops - 3100 Belmont Blvd DRIVE UP
- WSU Tri Cities - 2710 Crimson Way - Richland DRIVE UP
Ballot Return Statistics
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