Who's on the ballot in
Sumas Area
Whatcom County, Washington
Sumas Area is one of the areas that make up Whatcom County. It has no local government of its own: it's on the map so everyone outside a city or town can find their ballot.
Voters in Sumas Area are in U.S. Congressional District 2, WA Legislative District 42 and WA Legislative District 42. Sumas Area is split between districts, so part of the area votes in Lynden School District, Mount Baker School District and Nooksack Valley School District. Enter your street address below to see exactly which races are on your ballot.
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In Whatcom County
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
Acme Elementary School
5200 Turkington Rd., Acme Directions
Barkley Village
3055 Woburn St., Bellingham Directions
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2026 General Election
in 7 daysTuesday, November 3, 2026
- Ballots due
- Drop boxes and voting centers close 8:00 p.m.
- Register by
- Oct 26, 2026
Candidates on the Sumas Area ballot
State
State Senator, 42nd Legislative District
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Erika CreydtPrefers Republican Party
- Michael Alvarez ShepardPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 42nd Legislative District · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Misty FlowersPrefers Republican Party
- Alicia RulePrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 42nd Legislative District · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Justin PikePrefers Republican Party
- Joe TimmonsPrefers Democratic Party
Judges & courts
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Scott Edwards
- Colleen Melody
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- David Stevens
- Jaime Michelle Hawk
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Ian Birk
- Sean O'Donnell
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Dave Larson
- Theo Angelis
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Todd A. Bloom
- Debra L. Stephens
Whatcom County District Court Judge · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Angela Anderson
Whatcom County District Court Judge · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Jonathan Rands
County
Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Ryan SwinburnsonStates No Party Preference
- Jesse CorkernPrefers Democratic Party
Port of Bellingham Commissioner · District 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Paul Burrill
- Tor Benson
Port of Bellingham Commissioner · District 5
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Chris Elder
- Shawn Ensley
Whatcom PUD No. 1 Commissioner · District 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Eddy Ury
- Frank Imhof
Ballot issues
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: repeal the 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; prohibit income taxes
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. This measure would repeal a 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000; prohibit taxes measured by individual income and taxes on individual income or the receipt of individual income; and define "income." This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare). Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: parents' rights in public schools (restore Initiative 2081 as enacted)
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. This measure would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative to the Legislature 2081. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: K-12 girls' sports eligibility and biological sex verification
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. This measure would prohibit students it defines as "biologically male" from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students' healthcare providers. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 Proposition 2026-08: levy lid lift (to $1.48 per $1,000)
The Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District 1 adopted Resolution No. 2026-07 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund District operations. This proposition would fund fire protection and emergency medical services by establishing the District's regular property tax levy in 2026 at an amount not to exceed $1.48 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation and authorize setting a limit factor of 106% for each of the following nine years. The maximum allowable levy in the final year shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by Chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this Proposition be:
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Polling places in Sumas Area
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