[VIDEO] There is now a third candidate for Mason County Commissioner District No. 3. Jackie Jewett has launched a write-in campaign for the seat currently held by Sharon Trask who is not seeking re-election. Jewett’s name will NOT appear on the November 3rd ballot so voters will need to manually write her name on the General Election Ballot. MasonWebTV Powered by HCC’s Dedrick Allan recently sat down with Jackie Jewett:

Here are facts about Write-in candidates according to the Washington State Secretary of State:

Write-in candidates must file a declaration to be eligible for a hand tally of votes. Officials only tally the write-in votes in any race if the total number of write-in votes is high enough to make a difference in the outcome of the race (RCW 29A.60.021).

Write-in candidates may file a Declaration of Candidacy form up until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Write-in candidates DO NOT appear on the ballot, websites, or in the printed Voters’ Pamphlet.