Welcome to Ballot Without Borders for Stevens County, Washington. Local election information, voting resources, and community updates for Stevens County will be added here after they are checked against official local and Washington election sources.
Washington had no U.S. Senate or governor race in 2026.
Voting in Washington: Rules for Stevens County Voters
Voting rules are set by each state. This is a summary of Washington rules for Stevens County voters, checked Nov. 4, 2026, from Vote.gov (U.S. government), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Ballotpedia. Rules and dates can change, so confirm with Washington’s official election website or your local election office before each election.
Registering to vote
- Online: by 8 days before Election Day.
- By mail: must be received 8 days before Election Day.
- In person: available through Election Day (same-day registration).
- Register or check your registration (Washington on Vote.gov)
Primary elections
Washington uses a top-two primary: all candidates appear on one ballot, any voter can vote for any candidate, and the top two advance to the general election.
Voter ID
Washington asks voters to show an ID, and non-photo IDs are accepted. If you don’t have one, there are other ways to cast a ballot that counts, depending on state rules.
Early voting
Starts: Eighteen days before an election. Note: Washington conducts elections primarily by mail. Ends: 8 p.m. on day of election. Locations and hours are set locally.
Voting by mail
Washington conducts elections by mail: registered voters are automatically sent a ballot. You can still vote in person.
Stevens County election office
Stevens County Auditor
215 S Oak St, Rm 106
Colville, WA 99114-2836
Phone: (509) 684-7514
Fax: (509) 684-7568
Email: elections@stevenscountywa.gov
You can also look up your local election office on Washington’s official election website.
Contact information from the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s local election office directory (FVAP.gov, U.S. Department of Defense), checked Nov. 4, 2026. Some listed emails are for military and overseas voters; call the office if you’re not sure who to contact.
Sources: Vote.gov (registration deadlines); NCSL voter ID (updated Sept. 3, 2026), early voting (updated Aug. 11, 2026) and absentee voting (updated July 17, 2026); Ballotpedia primary types (as of Aug. 2026).