Primary ballots due 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 6

Whatcom County voters have just a few days left before their August primary ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 6. Whatcom County has over 20 ballot drop boxes, two of which are located at the International Marketplace and Blaine Public Library. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham, can help people register to vote, update registration or vote until 8 p.m. Election Day. Ballots postmarked by August 6 will be accepted, though the auditor’s office cautions people to check the last collection time for their mailbox. As of July 30, the auditor’s office had received over 15,400 ballots. Voters can check ballot status at votewa.gov. For more information, visit whatcomcounty.us/elections.