Kittitas County Auditor

10/13/2026

Ballots are on their way!

Ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election were mailed today and should arrive in Kittitas County voters’ mailboxes over the next several days.

If you do not receive your ballot by Monday, October 19, please contact Kittitas County Elections for assistance.

Return your ballot early. Ballot drop boxes are strongly encouraged. You may also return your ballot by USPS, provided it is postmarked no later than November 3, 2026.

Upper County ballot drop boxes
Roslyn City Hall/Library: 201 S. 1st Street, Roslyn
South Cle Elum Town Hall: 523 Lincoln Street, South Cle Elum (drive-up)
Cle Elum Upper District Court: 700 E. 1st Street, Cle Elum (drive-up)
Easton Fire Station: 180 Cabin Creek Road, Easton
Ronald Fire Station #1: Atlantic Avenue & 1st Street, Ronald

Lower County ballot drop boxes
Thorp Fire Station #1: 10700 Thorp Highway N., Thorp (drive-up)
Kittitas City Hall: Alley behind City Hall, 207 Main Street, Kittitas (drive-up)
Central Washington University: 1007 N. Chestnut Street, Ellensburg
Kittitas County Courthouse: 205 W. 5th Avenue, Ellensburg (drive-up)

For current election information, visit: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections/default.aspx
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 509-962-7503.

Let's go Kittitas County!

10/09/2026

Ballots for the November 3rd General Election will be mailed on Tuesday, October 13th. Voters should expect to receive their ballots between Wednesday, October 14th, and Friday, October 16th.

If you have not received your ballot by Monday, October 19th, please contact the Kittitas County Auditor’s Office at [email protected] or 509-962-7504.

Ballots may be returned by USPS, but voters are encouraged to mail them early to ensure timely delivery. The preferred return method is one of the County’s nine secure ballot drop boxes located throughout Kittitas County.

The Auditor is the ex-officio supervisor of all primary, general and special elections for all state, county, city/town or school, hospital, fire, cemetery, water, sewer, port, park and recreation, and public utility districts. View some voting statistics and facts.

10/05/2026

Ever wondered how elections work behind the scenes in Kittitas County? Join us for our Election Observer Training tomorrow!

LOCATION CHANGE: The training will now take place in the basement of the Kittitas County Courthouse (in the Election Observer area).

WHEN: October 6th starting at 5PM

This training is free and open to the public—no RSVP needed! It's a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand about our secure, transparent election processes and how we safeguard your vote.

Whether you're just curious about ballot processing or interested in being an observer this election cycle, we’d love to see you there!

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Yoder on five years of service to Kittitas County!

As Assistant Finance Director, Andrew provides essential leadership for payroll operations and delivers the in-depth trend analysis that helps create a shared operating picture for the Board of County Commissioners, department heads, and elected officials. His work supports informed decision-making across county government.

Thank you, Andrew, for your professionalism, expertise, and continued service to Kittitas County.

Celebrating Employee Milestones!

The Kittitas County Commissioners recognized employees celebrating service milestones during their September 15th Agenda Session.

Thank you to our dedicated employees for their years of service milestones and commitment to Kittitas County! We appreciate all they do for our community.

5-Year Milestone:
Sandy Scherich
Andrew Yoder
Kayla Robinson
Douglas Laurent

10-Year Milestone:
Kelee Hodges

15-Year Milestone:
Jodi Hammond

Thank you for choosing Kittitas County!

09/14/2026

08/13/2026

The Kittitas County Auditor’s Office is hiring a full-time Elections Manager!

We’re looking for an experienced professional with a passion for public service and a deep commitment to secure, transparent, and accessible elections. If you have election experience and want to make a direct impact serving our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now:

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08/06/2026

Updated Election Results as of Thursday afternoon:

08/05/2026

Initial August Primary Election results are now available: https://results.votewa.gov/results/public/kittitas-county-wa/elections/20260804

Please remember these are preliminary results. Additional ballots will still be processed if they were postmarked on time. Ballots deposited in drop boxes between the final pre-election day pickup and the 8:00 PM Election Night closure will also be processed.

The next results upload is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Thank you to our voters and staff for supporting a secure and transparent election process.

08/04/2026

Today is Election Day for the August Primary Election!

If you still have your ballot, now is the time to return it. Ballots must be received by 8:00 PM tonight, Tuesday, August 4.

We strongly encourage voters to use an official ballot drop box today. Drop boxes are secure, convenient, require no postage, and will close promptly at 8:00 PM.

The Kittitas County Auditor’s Office is open until 8:00 PM tonight. Voters who need assistance, or need replacement ballots, should come to the Kittitas County Courthouse, in Ellensburg. Completed ballots may also be placed in the ballot drop box located right outside the Auditor’s Office.

Check the latest ballot return numbers below — and if your ballot is still on the kitchen counter, get it in today!

07/28/2026

The August Primary Election is right around the corner!

Return your ballot by 8:00 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, August 4.

Ballots can be returned by USPS mail or at an official ballot drop box. Drop boxes are strongly encouraged — they are secure, convenient, open 24/7 until Election Night, and require no postage.

All nine Kittitas County ballot drop boxes are open for this election.

Easton Fire Station – 180 Cabin Creek Rd, Easton
Ronald Fire Station #1 – Atlantic Ave & 1st Street, Ronald
Roslyn City Hall/Library – 201 S. 1st Street, Roslyn
South Cle Elum Town Hall – 523 Lincoln Street, South Cle Elum
Cle Elum Upper District Court – 700 E. 1st Street, Cle Elum
Thorp Fire Station #1 – 10700 Thorp Hwy N, Thorp
Central Washington University SURC – 1007 N. Chestnut St, Ellensburg
Kittitas County Courthouse – 205 W. 5th Ave, Ellensburg
Kittitas City Hall – 207 Main Street, Kittitas, alley location

Washington’s online and mail registration deadline has now passed for the August Primary; however eligible voters may still register or update their registration in person at the Kittitas County Auditor’s Office through 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Make your voice heard — return your ballot on time!