On July 28, the San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the countywide vote by mail August 17, 2010 Primary. Voters will see federal, congressional, legislative, county, and judicial races on the ballot. Orcas Island School voters will also see a school bond on their ballot.

This year the Elections Office is offering an enhanced online guide featuring all statements from candidates for elected office and statements on Orcas Island School bond measure. There has never been a printed voters’ guide for the Primary election here. The new on-line guide is the most comprehensive and easy-to-use online guide offered by San Juan County. The guide is located here.

Voters returning their ballots by mail must have them postmarked by Election Day. First class postage is required. Voters may also deposit their ballots at ballot drop boxes located at the San Juan County Courthouse, Orcas Island Senior Center, Lopez Fire Station or they may drop their ballots off at the elections office in Friday Harbor by 8 p.m. on Election Day.