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The two charter amendments will be on the November general election ballot.
The DOJ demanded states hand over private voter information last September.
Satpal Sidhu made the announcement before introducing the biennium budget to the county council on Tuesday.
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.
Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.
The court declined to block a required statement about the potential impact of repealing Washington’s tax on income above $1 million.
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year’s primary election than in 2024.
State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.
The Democrat will now face Republican Erika Creydt in the November general election for the 42nd District seat.
The recount is expected to take up to five days.