Jefferson County voter turnout 25 percent so far

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County’s registered voters had returned by Friday 25 percent of ballots due Tuesday.

The Jefferson County Auditors Office had received 6,575 ballots of the 26,116 provided voters for the general election, the office reported.

The Clallam County Auditor’s Office had received by Friday 11,130 ballots, or 20.69 percent, of the 53,791 provided to voters.

Ballots, which contain envelopes with pre-paid postage, were mailed Oct. 16.

Jefferson County ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday or dropped off no later than 8 p.m. that day at the following locations:

• Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. A drive-up drop box is provided in the parking lot to the rear of the courthouse off Franklin Street.

• Jefferson County Auditor’s Office in the county courthouse, open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

• Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock. A drive-up drop box is in the parking lot.

• Brinnon Community Center, walk-up, outside near the entrance, 306144 U.S. Highway 101.

• Quilcene Community Center, walk-up, outside near the entrance, 294952 U.S. Highway 101.

• Nordland Fire Station, drive-up, in the parking lot, 6633 Flagler Road, Nordland.

For a sample ballot and other information, see co.jefferson.wa.us/1266/Elections or call 360-385-9115.