Voter registration

Two important deadlines are fast approaching for anyone wanting to register to vote in this fall’s important General Election, with ballots sent in the mail by Oct. 19.

The last day for Adams County residents to postmark registration is Saturday, Oct. 6. Normally, Oct. 8 would be the last day for mail-in registrations before this year’s General Election, but not this year because Oct. 8 falls on Columbus Day, a federal holiday. That means no post offices are open and no postal service is available that day.

Registration for first time voters is open until Monday, Oct. 29, at 4:30 p.m. First time voters can register in person at the Adams County Auditor’s Office.

Any individual requiring assistance for voting should contact the Auditor’s office by phone at 659-3249, or visit the Adams County website at http://www.co.adams.wa.us. People can also register to vote online at http://www.vote.wa.gov.