Just one race is on the primary ballot mailed to Orcas voters: the San Juan Island Fire Protection District #2 Commissioner 2 position. Ballots for the Aug. 18 primary were mailed only to those within the Fire District on Orcas Island.

Voters returning their ballots by mail must have them postmarked by election day. Voters may also deposit their ballots at the ballot drop box located at the Orcas Island Senior Center, or bring their ballots to the elections office in Friday Harbor by 8 p.m. on Aug. 18.