Belfair, Washington Public Records

The city's strategic location along the Hood Canal and proximity to outdoor recreation hubs also contribute to a robust tourism sector, drawing in nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers throughout the year.

Public safety in Belfair is primarily overseen by the Belfair Police Department, which works in conjunction with the Mason County Sheriff's Office to uphold the law and respond to local incidents. Individuals seeking access to law enforcement records, such as arrest reports, mugshots, and booking information, should contact the Belfair Police Department, located at 23880 NE State Route 3. Residents can visit the police station in person or submit record requests by phone or email to obtain the desired information, subject to any applicable privacy restrictions.

Belfair voters are served by the Mason County Elections Department (Auditor's Office), located at 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584, phone (360) 427-9670 extension 469, website: www.co.mason.wa.us/auditor/elections.php. Washington State conducts all elections entirely by mail, with every registered voter automatically receiving a ballot mailed to their residential address approximately 18 days before each election. Belfair residents register to vote online through the Washington Secretary of State's VoteWA portal at www.vote.wa.gov, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the County Elections Office or any Washington State driver licensing office. Online registration is available up to 8 days before an election; mail and in-person registration must be received by 8 days before Election Day (postmarks do not count). Washington offers same-day voter registration during the in-person voting period at the Elections Office. Voters must provide a Washington State driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Since Belfair is unincorporated, there are no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Belfair residents vote in Mason County Commissioner races (three commissioner districts with staggered four-year terms), Mason County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Auditor, Treasurer, Clerk, Assessor, and Coroner elections. State legislative races include Washington State Senate District 35 and House of Representatives District 35 (two positions), with senators serving four-year terms and representatives serving two-year terms. Federal races include U.S. House of Representatives District 6 (currently represented by Derek Kilmer's successor, as Kilmer retired in 2024) and U.S. Senate seats when up for election. Because Washington is a vote-by-mail state, there are no traditional assigned polling places. However, the Mason County Elections Office operates an accessible voting center at 411 North 5th Street in Shelton where voters can register, obtain replacement ballots, vote in person using accessible equipment, and return ballots in person. Ballot drop boxes are located throughout Mason County, including locations in Belfair such as the North Mason Timberland Library and other secure sites; voters can find drop box locations at www.co.mason.wa.gov/auditor/elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Mason County reported approximately 68% voter turnout with roughly 30,000 ballots counted out of approximately 44,000 registered voters; specific Belfair precinct data showed similar participation rates. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Belfair and Mason County voters will decide several significant races. Washington's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Maria Cantwell will not be up in 2026 (next election 2024), but Patty Murray's seat will be on the ballot in 2028. The 2026 ballot will include all Washington State House of Representatives seats (two-year terms), approximately half the State Senate seats depending on district cycle, Mason County Commissioner District positions up in that cycle, and potentially Mason County elected officials whose terms expire in 2026. The Washington Governor's race occurs in 2024, so the next gubernatorial election will be in 2028. Ballot measures, school levies, and local improvement districts may also appear. Washington's Public Records Act makes voter registration lists available to campaigns and the public for political purposes (though residential addresses are exempt for voters requesting confidentiality). Campaign finance disclosure reports are searchable online through the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission at www.pdc.wa.gov, showing contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates. Election results by precinct are published on the Mason County Elections website after certification, typically within two weeks of Election Day. Washington law requires ballots to be postmarked by Election Day or deposited in official drop boxes by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.