About the Clallam County Canvassing Board
What is a Canvassing Board?
A canvassing board is a public entity that conducts a formal assessment ("canvass") of an election. The assessment includes reviewing vote totals, determining validity of challenged ballots, certifying the vote and administering a recount. Every county in Washington must have a county canvassing board.
Who serves on the Canvassing Board?
By Washington state law, the county auditor serves as the county canvassing board chair; the other members are the county prosecuting attorney and the chair of the county legislative body. In each case, the member may select a designee, under certain conditions. Designations are formal and must be in writing and filed with the county auditor.
County Auditor, Shoona Riggs
County Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Nichols
Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Mike French
Recent Canvassing Board Signature Verification Training
Mike French - 1/16/2025, 10/09/2025
Mark Nichols - 1/16/2025, 01/22/2026
Bert D. Boughton - 07/18/2024
Shoona Riggs - 10/16/2025
Jay Reno - 03/27/2025