Clallam: More ballots arrive at auditor’s office

An additional 1,044 ballots in the all-mail primary election arrived at the Clallam County Auditor’s Office on Friday.

So far 12,284 ballots have been returned. Auditor Cathy McKeown said this is 30.2 percent of the ballots issued.

McKeown said the return rate is lower than last year. There is only one countywide issue on the primary ballot — a three-way race for director of community development.

Ballots being mailed must be postmarked today or Tuesday.

Ballots can be dropped off by no later than 8 p.m. Tuesday at the county courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles; Sequim Motor Vehicle Licensing Office, 1001 E. Washington St.; or Forks District Court, 500 E. Division St.