Pierce County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet Primary Election - August 5, 2014 Vote 2014 Pierce County Elections piercecountyelections.org 2501 S 35th St, Suite C
[email protected] Tacoma, WA 98409 253-798-VOTE (8683) or 800-446-4979 MessageMessage from from the the Auditor's Auditor Office Dear Voter, Welcome to the 2014 election season! Pierce County is one of the few counties in Washington State that continues to mail voters’ pamphlets to every household. We believe the pamphlet gives you important information – the written statement of each candidate. The 2014 Primary ballot The purpose of the Primary Election is to determine which candidates appear on the General Election ballot in November. In contested races, your votes send the top two vote-getters in each offi ce to the General Election. Many important offi ces are on this year’s ballot including congressional offi ces, state senators and representatives, county offi ces, judicial races and some of you will vote on a local levy or bond. Video voters’ guide Have you ever looked over your ballot and wondered, “Who are these people?” Do you wish you could meet each candidate before casting your vote? We found a way to bring the candidate to you, wherever you are. The Auditor's Offi ce partnered with Pierce County Television (PCTV) to pilot a new video voters’ guide for county offi ces (Auditor, Prosecuting Attorney and County Council). Participation was optional and candidates paid a videotaping fee. Look for the QR code at the bottom of the candidate’s statement. Simply scan the code with your smartphone and a short YouTube video will run, for a face-to-face with the candidate! Ballot drop boxes We added two new ballot drop boxes this year, one in Orting and one in Graham.