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Voter
Registration Information
Voter
Qualifications
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To
register to vote, you must be:
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A
citizen of the United States
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A
legal resident of Washington State
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At
least 18 years old by election day
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Not
presently denied civil rights as a result of being convicted
of a felony
In
the state of Washington, you do not have to register by
political party or declare party membership to vote in the
state’s regular primary or general elections.
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Registration
Deadlines for New Applicants
You
may register to vote at any time. State law requires you
to register at least 30 days before an election if you
wish to vote at a polling place.
If
you miss the 30 day registration deadline, you may register
between 30 and 15 days before an election providing you
meet the following requirements: you must be a resident
at the same address for at least 30 days prior to an election;
you must register in person at the Auditor’s Office; and
you must vote an absentee ballot. If you register after
the 15 day deadline, your registration will be processed
for the next election.
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Where
to Register
You
may call and request a mail-in voter registration form
from the Auditor’s Office at any time. Also, you may obtain
forms at the following locations:
- Thurston
County Auditor's Office
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- State
driver licensing offices
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- City
or town clerk's offices
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If
you move to a new county, you must complete a new
voter registration form. (See “Registration Deadlines for
New Applicants.”) If you are already registered to vote
and move within Thurston County you do not need to
re-register. However, you must request an address update
on your registration. This can be done by calling or writing
the Auditor’s Office. To be eligible to vote in your new
precinct, you must re-register or update your registration
at least 30 days before an election.
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Change
of Name
You
may use the mail-in registration form to change your name.
If requested, our office will mail a form directly to you.
You may also change your name by completing a form when
you renew your driver’s license at the Department of Licensing,
Driver License Division, 645 Woodland Square Lp SE, Lacey.
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The
2002 General Election is on Tuesday, November 5
Please
remember, mail-in ballots must be postmarked by election
day.
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Polling
hours for voters are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
If
you need assistance with registration or voting, telephone
the Thurston County Auditor at (360) 786-5408. Correspondence
by mail should be sent to:
Thurston
County Auditor’s Office, Elections Department 2000
Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502
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