WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Today, February 18th, the final ballot count for the 2022 February Special Election was certified during this morning’s Whatcom County Canvassing Board meeting.
The following are the final results after 40,755 ballots, a 37.81% voter turnout, had been counted by 4:30pm yesterday.
Bellingham School District 501 Proposition 2022-3 General Obligation Bonds – $122,000,000 (requires 60% super-majority)
| Vote | Vote % | |
|---|---|---|
| Approved | 16,625 | 60.6% |
| Rejected | 10,808 | 39.4% |
| Total Votes | 27,433 |
Ferndale School District 502 Proposition 2022-1 School Programs and Operations 2-year Replacement Levy
| Vote | Vote % | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6,067 | 59.88% |
| No | 4,065 | 40.12% |
| Total Votes | 10,132 |
Whatcom County Rural Library District Proposition 2022-2 Establishing the Birch Bay Library Capital Facility Area (requires 60% super-majority)
| Vote | Vote % | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,890 | 57% |
| No | 1,426 | 43% |
| Total Votes | 3,316 |