2021 election calendar

Resolutions



To call for a special election in February or April, resolutions are due 60 days prior to the election date.

If the Special Election is to be held in conjunction with a Primary, resolutions are due no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of the regular candidate filing period.

Resolutions calling for a Special Election in conjunction with the General Election are due no later than the day of the Primary. RCW 29A.04.321

A ballot measure cover sheet must be submitted with each resolution or ordinance submitted to Yakima County Elections.

If a jurisdiction wishes to withdraw a resolution, a signed statement must be submitted to the elections division.  The deadline to withdraw a resolution is the same as filing a resolution that calls for an election.

Certification



Election results are certified 10 days after a Special Election in February or April, 14 days after a Primary, and 21 days after a General Election.

Candidate Filing 2021



Candidate filing period for 2020 is May 17-21.
RCW 29A.24.050

Election Date Feb 9
2021
 April 27
2021
 Aug 3
2021
 Nov 2
2021
Resolution Due Dec 11 Feb 26 May 14
 Aug 3
8 day by mail or online registration and update deadline Feb 1
 Apr 19
 July 26 Oct 25
in-person registration and update deadline Feb 9
8 pm		 Apr 27
8 pm		 Aug 3
8 pm		 Nov 2
8 pm
Overseas/military ballots mailed Jan 8
 Mar 26
 June 18 Sept 17
Ballots available Jan 22 Apr 9
 July 16 Oct 15
Election certified Feb 19
 May 7
 Aug 17 Nov 23
voter registration
and updates
 by mail or
online


in person
 Applications for new registration or updates must be received by the
elections office no later than 8 days before the election.
     4pm close of business by mail; online by midnight

Applicants must appear in-person at the County Auditor's Office no later
than 8pm on the day of the election to register or update their current
registration.