Primary Election at a glance

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MEDIA CONTACTS:Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor[email protected]253-798-3188

Mike Rooney, Elections Manager[email protected]253-798-2148

Special candidate filing period to be held July 12-14, 2021

A special filing period will be held July 12-14, 2021, as no candidate filings were received during the regular filing period for the following offices:

• City of Roy – Council Positions 1, 3 and 5
• Town of...

Candidate filing week begins Monday, May 17

Offices open for election this year include:

• Pierce County Superior Court #23
• Port
• Cities and towns
• Schools
• Fire
• Parks and Recreation
• Water
• Sewer

190 nonpartisan local offices are open for election this year in Pierce County. Offices where more than two candidates...

Auditor seeks to appoint committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write against committee statements for the August 3, 2021, Primary Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.

Against Committee members needed

• Eas...

Auditor seeks to appoint committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write against committee statements for the Apr. 27, 2021 Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.

Against Committee members needed

• Fire ...

Media Statement – USPS and November Vote-By-Mail

Media Statement – USPS and November Vote-By-Mail

Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor

August 14, 2020

Over the last 48 hours, strong reactions and rumors about the United States Postal Service and Vote-By-Mail have been abundant. 

In Washi...

Pierce County Canvassing Board meeting canceled

The Pierce County Canvassing Board Meeting scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. has been canceled. There is no business for the board to rule on at this time.

The Canvassing Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. to certify the election.

MEDIA CON...

Auditor seeks to appoint committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write against committee statements for the August 4, 2020, Primary Election Local Voters’ Pamphlets.

Against committee members needed

&a...

Pierce County to continue mobile voting after successful military pilot

In support of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act, Pierce County Elections successfully piloted an expansion of electronic balloting in the November 2019 General Elect...

Sixth annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration set for Sept. 17

Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount T...Read on...

Auditor seeks to appoint committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write “For” and “Against” committee statements for the Nov. 8, 2016, General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following districts:

Committee memb...Read on...

Pierce County Auditor hosts Passport Week

In response to a surge in demand for passports, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office, located at 2401 S. 35th St., Room 200, in Tacoma will be staying open an extra hour the week of April 4-8, 2016. Doors will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Why Apr...Read on...

Auditor seeks to appoint committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write committee statements for the April 26, 2016, Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following districts:

Committee members needed

• Agains...

Auditor announces election date and candidate filing period for the Proposed University Place Metrop

A citizen’s petition to “Form a metropolitan park district in University Place” has qualified for the April 26, 2016 ballot. At the same election that the proposition is submitted to the voters as to whether a metropolitan park district is to be formed, f...Read on...

Auditor seeks to appoint committee members for voters’ pamphlets

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write committee statements for the Feb. 9, 2016, Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following districts:

Committee members needed

• Against -...

Auditor seeks to appoint “For” and “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

A citizen’s petition for the “Sale of spirits for on-premises consumption in the City of Fircrest” has qualified for the November 3, 2015 ballot. The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write a ...Read on...

Auditor seeks to appoint “against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write an “against” statement for the November 3, 2015, General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following district:

“Against” committee members neede...Read on...

Auditor announces special three-day candidate filing period

A special three-day candidate filing period will be held July 22, 23 and 24, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period.

Declarations of Candida...Read on...

Referendum qualifies for ballot

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office has completed checking the signatures of Referendum 2015-1 regarding the proposed General Services Building. The referendum needed 24,427 valid signatures to qualify and achieved 24,493 valid signatures at approximately ...Read on...

Auditor seeks to appoint “against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write “against” statements for the August 4, 2015, primary election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts:

“Against” committee members needed

• To...

Candidates sought for Pierce County Charter Review Commission

At least every 10 years since it was first adopted in 1981, the Pierce County Council is required to call for a Charter Review Commission to examine the effectiveness of the county’s governing document.

In accordance with Resolution 2015-14, Pierce Co...Read on...

Pierce County to extend animal services to City of Fife

Beginning March 1, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office will provide pet licensing and animal control services to all Fife citizens.

The City of Fife has entered into an interlocal agreement with Pierce County for services such as barking dogs, strays, ...Read on...

Fife Partners with Pierce County to Provide Animal Services

Soon all Fife residents will experience the benefits of Pierce County Animal Services. From barking dogs to strays and pet licensing to animal complaints, Pierce County will soon be Fife’s one-stop-shop for animal services. The City of Fife expects to beg...Read on...

Pierce County Animal Services Advisory Panel seeks members

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is seeking new members for the Pierce County Animal Services Advisory Panel (ASAP). ASAP is a diverse panel that provides recommendations and coordination with community partners for Pierce County Animal Control. The pan...Read on...

2014 General Election Certification and Recount

The 2014 General Election was certified by the Pierce County Canvassing Board today, bringing the election to a close. Results are available on the Pierce County Elections website (www.piercecountyelections.org).

The Canvassing Board has ordered a rec...Read on...

Pierce County Elections will release today’s election results at 8 p.m., rather than 4:30 p.m.

“We are working hard to count and report the highest volume of ballots possible. To accomplish this, we need more time today,” said Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor. “We’re also going to work all day on Saturday, Nov. 8. It’s been a challenge to reco...Read on...

Tight campaigns prompt voter privacy questions

As the election gets down to the wire, local committees have ramped up Get Out The Vote campaigns. As a result, voters want answers from the Pierce County Auditor’s Office about how their personal information is made public.

Campaign volunteers make ph...Read on...

2014 general election information and results schedule

On November 4, 2014, Pierce County will join with the rest of Washington State in voting in the 2014 general election. The Pierce County Auditor's office has published an election information and results schedule that details what's on the ballot, what sp...Read on...

4th Annual Citizenship Celebration

Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Sept. 20 in Tacoma.

The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount Tah...Read on...

Pierce County Auditor’s Office recognized for ballot drop-box program

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, Elections Supervisor Shannon Cortez, and Elections Specialist Dave Heinemann accepted a national award in San Francisco on Thursday, Aug. 21, for their office’s work on the highly-successful ballot drop-box program. T...Read on...

Auditor seeks additional appointments of “For” and “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “For” and “Against” statements for the November 4, 2014 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts:

• Town of Carbonado, Prop...

E-Newsletter Hits In-boxes!

The Pierce County Auditor's Office debuted a new e-newsletter. Designed to highlight our most interesting work, this newsletter is meant to be short and exciting.

This is our first installment of a monthly e-newsletter. Are you interested? Click here h...Read on...

New Ballot Drop Boxes!

Pierce County has two new ballot drop boxes – Orting and Graham – just in time for the August Primary Election.

Orting voters will find their box located just in front of the Public Safety building at 401 Washington Ave SE. Voters in Graham have a new...Read on...

2014 primary election information and results schedule

On August 5, 2014, Pierce County will join with the rest of Washington State in voting in the 2014 primary election. The Pierce County Auditor's office has published an election information and results schedule that details what's on the ballot, what spec...Read on...

Candidate filing begins Monday, May 12

Candidate filing begins Monday, May 12 with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of State. Offices open for election this year include:

• U.S. Representatives (Congress)
• State Senators and Representatives
• Pierce County Auditor, ...

2014 Special Election Results Release Schedule

Tuesday, April 22 Election Day
8:15 p.m. (includes ballots processed through Election Day) 9:30 p.m. (includes voting center results)
Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 4 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 4 p.m.
...Read on...

Auditor’s Office hosts annual Candidate’s Workshop

Calling all candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s Office annual candidate’s workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The workshop will be held at:
Pierce County Election Center 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C
Tacoma, WA 98409...Read on...

Auditor’s Office to open early for Seahawks, Sounder FC plates

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will open at 7 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2014 to kick off the team license plate sales featuring Seahawks and Sounder FC themes. The license plates will carry an iconic symbol for each team – the 12th Man flag for the Seahawks, a ...Read on...

2013 General Election Results Release Schedule

KEY DATESElection Day Nov. 5, Results at 8:15 p.m.Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Nov. 26 at 11 a.m.

IMPORTANT NUMBERSTotal registered voters 438,344
Expecte...Read on...

Pet owners, avoid late fees in October

Forgot to license your pets? Worried about late fees?

Take advantage of a unique chance to avoid all late fees during our Pet License Amnesty month.

Next month, residents in unincorporated Pierce County, Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood, Roy, Al...Read on...

Third annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration

The public is invited to join the celebration and watch as approximately 100 immigrants become new citizens, sworn in by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office Director Linda Dougherty. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21, at ...Read on...

Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts:

• Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – ...Read on...

2013 Primary Election Results Release Schedule

KEY DATESElection Day Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m.Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon
Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.

IMPORTANT NUMBERSTotal registered voters 445,760*
Expected...Read on...