Elections

Many of your requests can be handled online by using the Online Questions and Service Requests form. We can also be reached at auditor@kitsap.gov or 360-307-VOTE (8683).

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​​​​​​Candidate Filing 2026

Candidate filing week is May 4-8 for candidates running in 2026.

​File Online Live until 5 p.m., Friday, May 8. 

Candidates Who Have Filed

Kitsap County Campaign Guidelines

State of Washington Campaign Guidelines


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Ballot order lot draw 2026 When filing concludes at 5 p.m., Friday, May 8, elections officials will draw lots to determine ballot order. We plan to livestream, but if the livestream doesn't work the video will be posted on Monday, May 11. A printed version of the lot draw will be posted here.
 



​Special Election - April 28, 2026​


The Kitsap County Elections Canvassing Board will meet at 9 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, in the Kitsap County Auditor's Office elections processing room to review challenged ballots, if any, and certify the Kitsap County results of the April 28, 2026 Special Election. The meeting is open to the public. The Auditor's Office is in the Kitsap County Administration Building, 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366.

Unofficial Results Next Kitsap results will be posted by 5 p.m., Thursday, May 7. For combined (Kitsap/Mason) results, go to the Washington Secretary of State's Election Results​ page.

Check your ballot status See if your ballot was "sent" to you, "received" by us and "accepted."


Your Signature Matters Learn how w​e verify your signature and what you can do to keep our records up to date.

Election Audits and Certification This page includes Hash testing results, video and certification of the audits we perform, the meeting of the Kitsap County Elections Canvassing Board, and leads with a short video explaining all the audits we do during an election.

Webcams Ballot processing will be light for this election because we will be processing ballots for just 306 voters, but we will keep the cameras on for you to watch while we work.

Random Batch Audit
Every election we randomly select batches of ballots, totalling 600 ballots or more, to hand count and compare with the tabulation system, to make sure our system is counting ballots accurately. Because this election was only for 305 voters, we hand counted the results posted on Election night to make sure the numbers matched. It's much like a hand recount. To see the process, watch video below.
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​​​Voter Registration

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* Detailed Voter Registration information

* Register online to vote or review your registration information

* Pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-old future voters

* Change your Kitsap County address 

* Update your signature Use a voter registration form to update your signature.

* Cancel your registration or notify us of a deceased voter

* Find information about restoring voting rights

* Update Military/Overseas Status


Running for Office This page gives you important information if you are running for office.

Ballot Measures Information for districts looking to place a ballot measure and for committees writing arguments for and against them. 

Sign up for text messages. Log into VoteWA.gov to receive messages when your ballot has been sent, received by us, accepted, or when further action is required. Texts come from the number 868392.

Fast Facts Data, dates and other information about elections in Kitsap County.

Military, Overseas and Early Voting  We make it easy so your voice is heard and your vote is counted, whether you are halfway around the world or stationed here.

Accessible Voting The Kitsap County Auditor is committed to providing accessible voting systems, programs, and services across our community.

Election Audits and Certification This page includes Hash testing results, video and certification of the audits we perform, the meeting of the Kitsap County Elections Canvassing Board, and leads with a short video explaining all the audits we do during an election.

Kitsap County Elected Officials and District Maps Find information about your federal, state, county, and city representatives as well as your school, fire, port, sewer, utility, water, and park & recreation districts.

Past Election Results View historic Kitsap County election results going back to 1998.

Voter Registration Challenge (Candidate residency challenge) The process for challenging a voter's registration. This challenge is also the process applied for challenging a candidate's eligibility for an office.

Recall Procedures



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