Voting in the PCD Board of Supervisors Election

Am I eligible to vote in PCD's Board of Supervisors Election?

All voters registered within the boundaries of Pierce Conservation District are eligible to vote in our elections. The vast majority of Pierce County residents are qualified District voters. 

Included in the PCD boundaries: Unincorporated Pierce County, City of Bonney Lake, City of Buckley, City of DuPont, City of Edgewood, City of Fircrest, City of Gig Harbor, City of Lakewood, City of Milton, City of Orting, City of Puyallup, Town of Steilacoom, City of Sumner, City of Tacoma, City of University Place

How do I vote in the election?

Visit our How To Vote in District Elections page for full instructions on the current year's election.

Do I have to register every year?

If you requested a ballot in previous years, you do not need to make a new request unless there has been a change to your voter information, such as a name change or a change of address. 

When will my ballot arrive?

Visit our How To Vote in District Elections page for important election dates.

How do I return my ballot?

Ballots can be returned either by mail or in-person drop off locations. 

By Mail: Ballots must be sent to our third-party ballot tabulator by postmark deadline and received by election deadlines. Tabulator address is included on the envelope provided.

In-Person Drop Off Locations: Ballots can be returned via drop-off location either via the ballot box posted at the Pierce Conservation District office (308 W Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98371) or at the Pierce Conservation District Annual Celebration. Ballots must be dropped off by Election Day.

Visit our How To Vote in District Elections page for important election dates and locations.

Candidacy

Am I eligible to be a candidate in PCD elections?

Candidates for elected positions must be residents within Pierce Conservation District's boundaries. 

Depending on the current board make-up, candidates may also be required to own land or operate a farm to be eligible. If this is a requirement it will be listed on the candidate application form.

Election Guidelines

What are District elections for?

Conservation Districts are governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors who serve 3-year terms. Three Supervisors are elected and two are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. 

How do you ensure election transparency?

PCD partners with a non-partisan third-party accountant that verifies voter eligibility and tabulates ballots. They produce a report which is provided to the District and to the Washington State Conservation Commission. District elections are also overseen by the Washington State Conservation Commission.

When are election results posted?

Unofficial election results are shared approximately no later than two weeks after Election Day. Election results are announced via PCD website and PCD communications channels, such as social media and our newsletter. These unofficial results are provided to the Washington State Conservation Commission for verification. Verified results are announced in May of a given election year, at the Washington Associate of Conservation District's annual conference.

What would make my ballot ineligible?

The following scenarios could disqualify a ballot from being counted in the District Election. 

• Ballot postmarked after Election Day.
• Ballot received by tabulator past mail-in ballot deadline.
• Address discrepancies with the Pierce County Voter Database.
• Missing signature and date on return envelope.
• No privacy envelope used OR privacy envelope unsealed.
• No candidate selected.
• Voted both in-person and through mail-in ballot.