Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

In a short email conversation with Mason County Auditor Paddy McGuire, I learned that as of Monday afternoon the turnout of the 2021 General Election is just 13.5 percent.

McGuire wrote that was “pretty typical” and puts the county on track for a turnout of about 45 percent.

We can do better than that.

Last year’s General Election, which included a presidential and gubernatorial ballot, Mason County’s turnout was 84.94%

I get it.

Everyone gets excited by the major leagues, but let’s face it, regardless of who won those big election races last year, life here in Mason County doe...