Voters in Cowlitz County have one week left to submit their ballots for the February 10 special election. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on election day, either by using one of the county’s official drop boxes or by mailing them with a postmark dated no later than February 10.

According to Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG, only residents in the Longview and Kalama School Districts received ballots for this election. The measure in Longview asks voters to consider a Replacement Capital Projects and Security and Technology Levy, while the Kalama ballot proposes a Replacement Educational Program and Operations Levy. As of the most recent update, Cowlitz County reported a ballot return rate of just over 17 percent.

Residents who still need to register or update their voter registration can complete those actions online or by mail through the end of today. In-person registration remains available at the Cowlitz County Elections Office through election day. The official website of the Cowlitz County Elections Office lists registration deadlines and ballot drop-box locations.

Ballots must be properly signed and enclosed before submitting. Election officials encourage voters not to wait until the final hours to ensure sufficient time for collection and processing.

Update

Today and tomorrow mark the final opportunities for voters to return their ballots for the February 10 special election. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on February 10 or postmarked no later than election day to be counted, according to an updated reminder from Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG.

The measures on this ballot are renewals of existing levies, not new taxes. The Longview School District seeks approval of a Replacement Capital Projects and Security and Technology Levy, while the Kalama School District’s measure is a Replacement Educational Program and Operations Levy. Voters who have not yet registered may still do so in person at the Cowlitz County Elections Office through election day.