The Skagit League of Women Voters and Burlington Public Library invite community members to attend “Ballot Basics,” a free public program explaining how ballots are prepared, processed, and counted in Skagit County.
The program will feature Gabrielle Clay, Elections Manager for the Skagit County Elections Department. She will explain the steps involved in running local elections, from designing ballots to reporting results.
Attendees will learn how ballots are created and the timeline for preparing each election. The presentation will also cover how ballots are securely handled, how election results are verified, and how they are officially certified.
This year’s program will also include a panel discussion about Election Observers. Volunteer Observer Coordinators will explain how community members can sign up to watch the election process in person. Observers can see for themselves how ballots are processed and how election procedures are followed.
The event will take place Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30PM at the Burlington Public Library.
The program is free and open to the public.