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Whatcom County
Washington
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2026 General Election
November 3, 2026 · in 31 days
State
State Senator, 42nd Legislative District
If you live in: part of City of Bellingham, City of Blaine, City of Everson, City of Ferndale, City of Lynden, City of Nooksack and City of Sumas
- Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 40th Legislative District · Position 1
If you live in: part of City of Bellingham
- Cindy CarterPrefers Republican Party
- Debra LekanoffPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 40th Legislative District · Position 2
If you live in: part of City of Bellingham
- Joseph SegaultStates No Party Preference
- Alex RamelPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 42nd Legislative District · Position 1
If you live in: part of City of Bellingham, City of Blaine, City of Everson, City of Ferndale, City of Lynden, City of Nooksack and City of Sumas
- Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 42nd Legislative District · Position 2
If you live in: part of City of Bellingham, City of Blaine, City of Everson, City of Ferndale, City of Lynden, City of Nooksack and City of Sumas
- Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
- Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
Judges & courts
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Scott EdwardsNo party listed
- Colleen MelodyNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- David StevensNo party listed
- Jaime Michelle HawkNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Ian BirkNo party listed
- Sean O'DonnellNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Dave LarsonNo party listed
- Theo AngelisNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Todd A. BloomNo party listed
- Debra L. StephensNo party listed
Whatcom County District Court Judge · Position 1
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Angela AndersonNo party listed
Whatcom County District Court Judge · Position 2
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Jonathan RandsNo party listed
County
Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Ryan SwinburnsonStates No Party Preference
- Jesse CorkernPrefers Democratic Party
Port of Bellingham Commissioner · District 4
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Paul BurrillNo party listed
- Tor BensonNo party listed
Port of Bellingham Commissioner · District 5
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Chris ElderNo party listed
- Shawn EnsleyNo party listed
Whatcom PUD No. 1 Commissioner · District 1
Everyone in Whatcom County votes on this
- Eddy UryNo party listed
- Frank ImhofNo party listed
Ballot issues
8 issues on ballots in Whatcom County.
Statewide
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: repeal the 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; prohibit income taxes
Every Washington voter votes on this
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: parents' rights in public schools (restore Initiative 2081 as enacted)
Every Washington voter votes on this
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: K-12 girls' sports eligibility and biological sex verification
Every Washington voter votes on this
Cities, villages & townships
City of Bellingham Proposition 2026-06: salary commission to set the mayor's salary (charter amendment)
If you live in: City of Bellingham
City of Bellingham Proposition 2026-07: electronic signatures on city contracts (charter amendment)
If you live in: City of Bellingham
City of Bellingham Initiative 26-01: ban on algorithmic rent price-setting
If you live in: City of Bellingham
City of Lynden Proposition 2026-05: property tax levy lid lift (to $1.54304 per $1,000)
If you live in: City of Lynden
Drop boxes and voting centers in Whatcom County
Washington votes by mail. Return your ballot by mail or at a drop box; voting centers help in person (replacement ballots, accessible voting, registration). Source: Washington Secretary of State.
Voting centers
Whatcom County Courthouse (Auditors Office)Voting center
311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham Directions
Open until 8:00 pm on Election Day
WWU - HUBVoting center
516 High St., Bellingham Directions
Open Tuesday, November 3 from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Drop boxes (24)
Acme Elementary School
5200 Turkington Rd., Acme Directions
Barkley Village
3055 Woburn St., Bellingham Directions
Bellingham Technical College (BTC)
2605 Nome St., Bellingham Directions
Outside College Services building in the parking lot turnaround.
Lummi Nation Admin Building
2665 Kwina Rd., Bellingham Directions
Meridian (Laurel Grange)
6172 Guide Meridian, Bellingham Directions
Sehome Village
210 36th St., Bellingham Directions
Sudden Valley
2020 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham Directions
Whatcom Community College
620 W. Kellogg Rd., Bellingham Directions
Whatcom County Courthouse (Parking Lot)
247 Grand Ave., Bellingham Directions
Whatcom County Courthouse (Rotunda)
311 Grand Ave., Bellingham Directions
WWU - Red Square
516 High St., Bellingham Directions
Outside Bond hall in Red Square
WWU - Wade King
1880 Bill McDonald Pkwy., Bellingham Directions
Birch Bay
4581 Birch-Bay Lynden Rd., Blaine Directions
Blaine Library
610 3rd St., Blaine Directions
Custer Elementary School
7660 Custer School Rd., Custer Directions
Deming Library
5044 Mt Baker Hwy., Deming Directions
Everson WECU
106 E. Main St., Everson Directions
Nooksack Indian Tribe
2515 Sulwhanon Dr., Everson Directions
In Sulwhanon (Mi'sq'eq'o) Community Building parking lot.
Ferndale Pioneer Pavilion
2007 Cherry St., Ferndale Directions
North side of the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center parking lot. The box located at Ferndale City Hall is not available for this election due to construction.
Lynden Library
216 4th St., Lynden Directions
Kendall (North Fork Community Library)
7506 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls Directions
Maple Falls
7392 Mt Baker Hwy, Maple Falls Directions
Point Roberts
480 Tyee Dr., Point Roberts Directions
Open: 20 days before Election Day during store hours.
Sumas
534 Railroad Ave., Sumas Directions
Every town in Whatcom County
Each town's page lists the races, candidates and issues on its ballot.