General Election ballots to mail Friday
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POMEROY–Ballots will mail Friday, October 20, 2023 for the Garfield County, State of Washington, General Election on November 7, 2023. Ballots may be returned by mail or in-person and postmarked or deposited no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Deposit boxes are available to the east of the Garfield County Courthouse at 789 Main Street in Pomeroy, and inside the Auditor's Office. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special Election Day hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
According to the voter's pamphlet. The following assistance is available.
For those needing help marking their ballot can be found at the Garfield County Auditor's Office during normal business hours starting October 20,
To register to vote, come in person to the Garfield County Auditor's Office, or to get a form call 509-843-1411, or go online at http://www.votewa.gov. Only those with a current Washington State Driver's License or identification may register electronically. Deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 30, 2023.
Residents not currently registered to vote in the State of Washington or wanting to change voter information may do so in person at the Garfield County Auditor's Office during regular hours through Election Day.
In this general election, the mayor's race has two contenders, incumbent G. Paul Miller and Jack Peasley; City Council member No. 1 is Rachel Anderson; City Council member No. 2 has two candidates seeking the position, Roni Field and James R. Fuchs; City Council Commissioner at large No. 3 also has two contenders, Kurt L. Tetrick and Leann Clayton; and City Council member No 5 is John Hirsch. Gary Bowles is seeking Garfield County Fire District 1 Commissioner at Large No. 3 position. Hospital Commissioner No. 3 position is Steven Cannon and Jennifer Dixon. Pomeroy School District No. 110 has one person seeking positions for Director No. 1. Bart K. Gingerich; Director No. 3, Ashley Koller; and Director No. 5, Allison McKeirnan.
For the Clarkston School District No. 250 Director No. 1 position is Rick Hanks and Dan Randles; No. 5 has two candidates seeking the position, Chris Bunce and Todd Snarr; the No. 2 position is Miles Sidener; and No 3 position is Dennis R. Lenz.
The election will certify on November 28, 2023.
