Canvassing Board members must, by law, canvass ballots and certify the election. The County Canvassing Board is a three-member board that makes final determinations before certifying an election. Two of the three members, otherwise known as a quorum, must agree in order for any decision to be valid. All three members are required to certify an election.
Who serves on the County Canvassing Board? The three-member Board consists of:
- County Auditor (or Deputy Auditor).
- Prosecuting Attorney (or Deputy PA).
- Chair of the Legislative Authority (or another member of legislative authority).
Members may designate in writing an alternate for a specific time or election, or until revoked by the designee. The designee for each position must have a separate designation on file in the County Auditor’s Office prior to undertaking Board duties.
Canvassing Board members are required to complete signature verification training. The following board members or designees have completed the training:
- Scott Brummer, Chair of County Commission - July 18, 2024
- James Goodman, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - July 18, 2024
- Larry E Grove, Lewis County Auditor - July 18, 2024
- Tom Stanton, Chief Deputy Auditor - June 27, 2024
Canvassing Board meeting schedule for November 5, 2024 General Election:
- November 25, 2024 at 9 a.m. at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532 to canvass ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
- November 26, 2024 at 9 a.m. at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532 to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election.