Hoodsport, Washington Public Records

The community's picturesque setting and proximity to popular destinations like the Olympic Peninsula have made it a desirable destination for both tourists and those seeking a tranquil, natural-oriented lifestyle.

Law enforcement services in Hoodsport are primarily provided by the Hoodsport Police Department, which works in collaboration with the Mason County Sheriff's Office to ensure the safety and security of the community. The Mason County Jail, located in Shelton, serves as the detention facility where individuals arrested for various offenses may be held. Those seeking to obtain arrest records, mugshots, booking information, or criminal histories can initiate the process by contacting the Hoodsport Police Department.

Hoodsport voters are served by the Mason County Auditor's Office, Elections Division, located at 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584 (phone: 360-427-9670 ext. 469, website: https://www.co.mason.wa.us/auditor/elections.php). Washington is an all vote-by-mail state, meaning all registered voters in Hoodsport receive their ballots by mail approximately 18-20 days before each election. Hoodsport residents can register to vote online through the Washington Secretary of State at https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx, which also provides voter registration, polling place lookup (for accessible voting centers), and ballot tracking. Voter registration in Washington requires U.S. citizenship, Washington residency, and being at least 18 years old by election day; registration must be completed or postmarked at least 8 days before an election for that election, though same-day registration is available at county elections offices and voting centers. Washington offers automatic voter registration through the Department of Licensing when residents obtain or renew driver's licenses. As an unincorporated community, Hoodsport does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council; residents vote in Mason County, state, and federal elections. County elections typically occur in odd-numbered years for Mason County Commissioner positions (three commissioners serving staggered four-year terms). The next major election is November 3, 2026, when Hoodsport and Mason County voters will decide several important races. In 2026, Washington will hold elections for one U.S. Senate seat (Senator Maria Cantwell's seat is up), all 10 U.S. House seats (Hoodsport is in Washington's 6th Congressional District), state legislative races for all 49 State Senate seats and all 98 State House positions (Hoodsport is in the 35th Legislative District), and various county offices including County Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer. Hoodsport voters access their ballots by mail at their registered address; ballot drop boxes are located throughout Mason County, including locations in Shelton and potentially nearer to Hoodsport (exact locations available on the county elections website). Washington law makes most election records public, including voter registration lists (with some personal information redacted), campaign finance reports (filed with the Public Disclosure Commission at www.pdc.wa.gov), candidate filings, and precinct-level election results. The Mason County Auditor publishes election results on their website, typically updated on election night and certified within weeks. In the November 2024 presidential election, Mason County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout with approximately 23,000-25,000 ballots cast out of roughly 38,000 registered voters, reflecting typical turnout for presidential elections in the county. Absentee and mail-in voting is the standard method in Washington; voters who need replacement ballots can request them from the Mason County Elections office, and accessible voting centers are available for voters needing assistance or in-person voting options during the election period.