Seattle, WA – On Oct 28th, Chair Shasti Conrad, released the following statement regarding reported ballot tampering in Vancouver, WA:

“On Monday, October 28th, morning, Washington Democrats learned about an attempt to disenfranchise Washington voters through the destruction of ballots at a Vancouver, WA ballot drop box. We encourage anyone who dropped their ballot after 11:00 a.m. AM on Saturday at the Fisher’s Landing drop box in Vancouver, WA to check the status of their ballot at VoteWA.gov or by calling the Clark County Auditor at 564-397-2345. Anyone who thinks their ballot may have been affected is encouraged to request a replacement ballot. 

“Washington Democrats trust law enforcement and the Clark County Auditor to find those responsible and hold them accountable. Voting is safe and easy, and Washington state is proud to have one of the most secure elections systems in the country. We take the rights of every voter extremely seriously. 

“Any Washington voter concerned about the status of their ballot after it has been mailed or turned into an official and secure ballot drop box can check its status at VoteWA.gov or by calling their county’s auditor or elections department to find out where their ballot is in the process of being counted. 

“Washington Democrats encourage everyone to return their ballot through postage-free mail, via a secure and official ballot drop box, or at an official in-person voting center as soon as possible prior to the 8:00 p.m., November 5th deadline. Anyone with questions about voting or who wants to report suspicious activity regarding our elections is encouraged to call Washington State Democrats’ Voter Protection Hotline at 206-309-VOTE (8683).”