Ballots and voters’ pamphlets for the primary election have been mailed to 1.1 million registered voters in King County. Voters can confirm that their ballot was mailed and see its progress online using the ballot tracker system on the King County Elections website.
“Voting begins the day you get your ballot in the mail” said Sherril Huff, King County Elections director. “Ballots must be returned no later than Election Day on August 17, and our office is here to help, so be an informed voter and visit us online, call or stop by to get your questions answered.”
Ballots can be returned by mail through the U.S. Postal Service, requiring a first class stamp, and must by postmarked by August 17. Ballots may also be returned at a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Aug. 17. Ballot drop boxes are located at the King County Elections office in Tukwila and in downtown Seattle at the King County Administration Building.
Voters can see which offices will appear on their ballot using the personalized voter guide on the Elections website.
Tips for voting
- Read the entire ballot front to back and top to bottom before voting.
- Read the voters’ pamphlet.
- Use a blue or black ink pen to fill out the ballot.
- Tear the stub off of the top of the ballot.
- Sign the back of the envelope using your official signature.
To ensure that voters with disabilities are able to cast a private and independent ballot, three accessible voting centers are available. In person accessible voting begins tomorrow at King County Elections Tukwila office. Seattle and Bellevue locations will open on August 16.
Voters can visit the elections website or call the elections office 206-296-VOTE for assistance and information. More information on the August 17 primary election is available on the website.
