Ballots for the August 4th Primary Election have been dropped in the mail and should be showing up in mailboxes later this week.

All registered voters in Mason County will receive a ballot as there are several county-wide races including four running for Mason County Auditor, two running for Mason County Clerk, two running for Mason County Treasurer, and unopposed races for Assessor, Coroner, Prosecutor, and Sheriff. There are also races for U.S. Congress, 35th Legislative District, and State Supreme Court.

Seven people are running for Mason County Commissioner District No. 3. Only those in District 3 will be deciding the top two candidates who will advance to the November General Election.

Three Fire Districts in the County have Emergency Medical Services levies on their respective ballots.
Voters in Central Mason, Mason County Fire District No. 12 (Matlock area), and North Mason Regional Fire Authority will be voting on those property tax measures.

Some areas will also see Precinct Committee Officer elections. To vote for a PCO, you “must affirm” your party.

Ballots must be returned to the Mason County Auditor’s Office not later than 8 PM August 4, 2026. If utilizing the U.S. Postal Service, please note your ballot must have a post mark no later than August 4th. There are numerous ballot drop boxes in Mason County:

  • Mason County Auditor’s Office – Building 1 – 411 N 5th St, Shelton
    (3 – Drop Boxes at Location)
    o Alley – Drive-thru
    o Main Entrance
    o Vote Center – Second Floor
  • Allyn – Port of Allyn – 18560 E State Route 3
  • Belfair – Sheriff’s Office – 460 NE Old Belfair Hwy
  • Dayton – Fire District No. 16 Station – 4650 W Dayton Airport Rd – Drive-thru
  • Grapeview – Horton Community Center – 4350 Grapeview Loop Rd
  • Hoodsport – Hood Canal Visitor Center – 150 N Lake Cushman Rd
  • Kamilche – Fire District No. 4 Station – 3660 SE Old Olympic Hwy – Drive-thru
  • Matlock – Fire District No. 12 Station – 2950 Matlock-Brady Rd – Drive-thru
  • Skokomish – Twin Totems Store – 19390 US-101 – Drive-thru
  • Union – Chevron Station – 1031 E McReavy Rd
  • YMCA – Shelton Family YMCA – 3101 N Shelton Springs Rd – Drive-thru
  • Or Any Official Ballot Drop Box in Washington State

MasonWebTV Powered by HCC has interviewed candidates for Mason County Commissioner District No. 3 and Mason County Auditor, as well as covered two candidates forums. Videos of those interviews and forums are in the playlist below: