The 2024 primary, coming up on August 6, is an important election at the local and state level. There are contested races for PUD Commissioner (even if you’re an OCEC customer you can vote in this!), County Commissioner (District 1) and State Legislative District 7.  The top two candidates from the primary will move on to the general election in November.

Our political advocacy arm, the MVCC Action Fund (a 501(c)(4)), has worked to learn more about where candidates stand on issues around the land, water, air and climate of Okanogan County. You can read responses to the Action Fund Questionnaire on their website: www.methowaction.org.

How to Vote

If you’re already registered, you should have received your ballot in the mail. Ballots were mailed out on July 19th. Mail it back early so you don’t forget!

July 29 is the last day to update or change your voter info online.

If you’re not registered to vote you can still register and vote in person on August 6th. You can check on your voter registration online at Voter.VoteWA.gov

Ballots are due by 8p.m. on August 6th! A list of ballot drop boxes can be found here.