Register to vote before the general election!

The primary election is over and results have been certified. Elections workers received 443,523 ballots, netting a turnout of 40 percent. The election was the 12th consecutive election without discrepancies for King County Elections. Now it’s time for all of us – Elections workers and citizens alike – to gear up for the general election […]

The Primary Election is underway – Get your ballot in early!

Have you heard? Local celebrities like Seattle Storm players, chef Tom Douglas, and travel guru Rick Steves are sharing voting tips on area TV and radio stations and online. Their main messages? Keep your address updated, follow directions, and get your ballot back before the deadline! The Primary Election is well underway, with thousands of […]

If you haven’t received a ballot, you can still vote today.

King County voters who registered to vote or updated their address information with the Washington State Department of Licensing and failed to receive a ballot may still participate in the November General Election. The Secretary of State’s office indicated that some voter records throughout the state were not updated as quickly as intended due to […]

Guess who came to King County Elections?

Cub Scout Troop Pack No. 375 from St Francis of Assisi in Burien visited King County Elections Headquarters in Renton today to learn more about the elections process for their citizenship badges.  The scouts said they ”learned about how secure elections are and saw how fast ballots get scanned.” Another scout added “I’m going to tell my parents not to spill anything […]

Primary election ballots have been mailed

Primary elections ballots and voters’ pamphlets have been mailed to King County’s 1.1 million voters. Ballots and voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately, and may arrive on different days. The Election Day deadline to return ballots is August 16. You can vote and return your ballot as soon as you receive it. Ballots can be returned at one of […]

Scenes from Elections Headquarters

Election day is here!

Ballots are due today and should be postmarked Nov. 2 (or earlier) or dropped in one of 11 drop box locations before 8 p.m. As of last night, 38.13% of ballots have been received. Is your ballot among them? Track your ballot and make sure your vote is counted. Initial election results will be posted tonight […]

You can still register for the General Election

There’s still time to register and vote in the Nov. 2 General Election. If you are not registered to vote in Washington, visit the King County Elections office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. “This is a big election both in terms of its importance and the size of the ballot,” said Sherril Huff, […]

Primary 2010: Today!

Today is the last day to get your 2010 Primary ballot in. Ballots must be postmarked today or dropped off at a ballot drop box before 8 p.m. As of last night, 22.69% of the ballots have been returned. Results will be posted at 8:15 tonight. Questions about the election? Download a customized voter guide […]