Note: This op‑ed was inspired by an inquiry from a Washington voter, curious about the origins, security, and integrity of our state’s vote‑at‑home system. It is signed by 25 of the 39 elected elections professionals in Washington, including Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer.
As county auditors in Washington State, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible for administering elections in accordance with state and federal law. That includes elections for local, state, and federal offices.
The U.S. Constitution grants states the authority to conduct federal elections, and Congress sets certain minimum standards. Here in Washington, our Legislature has determined that vote-at-home is the official method of conducting elections — and that’s not just the law, it’s a system that works…