In 32 counties across Washington, voters are already casting ballots in the Feb. 12 special election in school districts and other jurisdictions. Secretary of State Kim Wyman is reminding voters of the new 46-cent stamp that is required for returning voted ballots by mail.

Ballots for the special election were mailed out Jan. 25.

Due to a U.S. Postal Service postage increase effective Jan. 27, voters who haven’t mailed in their ballots must now use the new 46-cent postage stamp on their return envelope. Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Feb. 12.

Voters can also drop off their ballots at a ballot drop box provided by each county. To find the nearest drop box in your area search the county election map. Click on your county and a link to your county election website will appear. Most counties have made available information on local ballot boxes. The deadline to place ballots in a drop box is 8 p.m. on Feb 12.

For the 32 counties conducting a special election, there are 95 measures in 81 districts, for a total of 1,148,852 voters,  29 percent of total active registered voters. Two of the counties have candidates in this election: Whatcom County’s election includes five park district commission positions and San Juan County’s has two council residency districts.