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Ballot Return Service Alert Issued

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Whatcom County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert on August 3, 2026, warning residents that some community members are offering ballot return services that are not official. The alert clarifies these services are not affiliated with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office or Elections Division. The notice advises voters to use only official ballot drop boxes for returning mail-in ballots. Residents should plan to use designated official locations for ballot submission before the election.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Sheriff — http://whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Sheriff-18/
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    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert on August 3, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office warned residents that some community members are offering ballot return services that are not officialNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The alert clarifies these services are not affiliated with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office“Please know these are not Official Ballot Drop Boxes locations, and are not affiliated with the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division.”
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    The alert clarifies these services are not affiliated with the Elections Division“Please know these are not Official Ballot Drop Boxes locations, and are not affiliated with the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division.”
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    The notice advises voters to use only official ballot drop boxes for returning mail-in ballots“There are community members offering ballot return services. Please know these are not Official Ballot Drop Boxes locations, and are not affiliated with the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division.”
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    Residents should plan to use designated official locations for ballot submission before the electionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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