December 9, 2025 - LCRD Election
Nominations
Pursuant to statute, the Lake Chelan Reclamation District’s annual election will be held the second Tuesday in December (December 9, 2025). Board of Directors have 1 position on the ballot this year. The term for this seat is three years, beginning January 1, 2026.
All interested candidates must submit a Petition of Nomination no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025. Necessary form can be obtained at the District Office. Guidelines and Policies for Members of the Board of Directors
Candidates will be announced at the Board meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after which the names of the candidates will be posted on the LCRD website.
Candidates
Todd Jeffries is seeking re-election and will be challenged by E. Troy Hawkins. Please view the candidates bio's HERE.
Voting in Person
Pursuant to Washington State law, polls will be open on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the District Office located at 80 Wapato Way, Manson.
Eligible Voter
A person 18 or more years of age, a citizen of the United States of America, a legal resident of the State of Washington and a landowner with the District boundaries is eligible to vote. If land is held by a corporation, a trust, an LLC, or other legal entity formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington, they may appoint a person to vote using the Authority to Cast Votes form below. All forms should be returned to staff@lcrd.org 24 hours prior to the election along with a copy of the Operating Agreement showing the members or manager.
Absentee Voting
Any qualified district elector may vote by absentee ballot. See RCW 87.03.032. To receive an absentee ballot, please turn in a completed and signed a Request for Absentee Ballots form. These may be printed, completed and signed, then returned to LCRD via mail, email to Jcollins@lcrd.org, or in person by dropping in the payment box in front of the District Office. Requested ballots will be provided via the U. S. Postal Service, or in person by appointment only upon request.
Absentee ballots are available through December 8, 2025. Electors are reminded that the cast absentee ballots must be returned to the District office no later than 8:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025, or be postmarked no later than midnight on December 9, 2025, and received within seven days of that date. (RCW 87.03.033)
The Lake Chelan Reclamation District can make no guarantee of timely mail delivery and recommends that absentee ballot requests be mailed or delivered at least one week in advance of the election.
Forms:
Electors planning to cast ballots for a spouse or for a corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited-liability corporation or other legal entity should consult RCW 87.03.051. The following authorization forms are available and should be completed and submitted with your Request for Absentee Ballots form, if applicable:
If you would like to be mailed the Absentee Ballot Request form, please call 509-687-3548.
Those who have a Corporation or an LLC as legal entity for ownership will need to fill out and bring with you on election day an "Authority to Cast Votes for a Corporation/Entity" form and a copy of your Operating Agreement.
Those who legally own a property with their spouse and wish to vote in place of their spouse, MUST complete and bring in on the day of the Election, the attached "Authority to Vote for spouse" form. Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding voting for your spouse.
Statutory Deadline for Receipt of Voted Absentee Ballots
Absentee Ballots must conform to statutory requirements and be returned to the District Office no later than 8:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025, or be postmarked no later than midnight on December 9, 2025, and received within seven days of that date. RCW 87.03.033.
