Vader, Washington Public Records

Washington operates as a universal vote-by-mail state, so all registered voters automatically receive ballots mailed to their registered address approximately 18 days before each election. Residents can register online at vote.wa.gov, by mail, or in person at the Lewis County elections office. Online and mail registration must be received by 8 days before Election Day, though in-person registration remains available through Election Day under certain circumstances. To register, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Washington residents living in Lewis County, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not disqualified due to felony conviction unless voting rights have been restored. The town holds municipal elections for Town Council positions and mayor, typically conducted in odd-numbered years under Washington's election calendar. Candidate filings and local election information can be obtained from both the Town of Vader and the Lewis County Elections Office. Polling place information is generally not applicable since Washington uses vote-by-mail, but voters can use the state's MyVote portal at vote.wa.gov to verify registration, track ballot status, and access voter guides. Public election records available under Washington law include voter registration lists (with some personal information protected), campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the Public Disclosure Commission (pdc.wa.gov), and precinct-level election results published after certification. Washington voters can request replacement ballots if theirs is lost or damaged, and ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or deposited in official ballot drop boxes located throughout Lewis County, including locations publicized before each election.