WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – If you’re interested in how our elections happen at the local level, a new opportunity later this month could strike your fancy.

The Whatcom County Auditor’s office announced that they will be holding tours of the election center from July 29 through July 31.

Participants will be able to see how ballots are processed and to learn about the security measures and procedures the office conducts during election time.

Tours are estimated to last under an hour.

To reserve a slot, contact the Whatcom County Auditor’s office by calling 360-778-5102 or by sending an email to elections@co.whatcom.wa.us.