King County Elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nVoters\u2019 pamphlets will also be mailed this week, and will arrive separately from your ballot. The Election Day deadline to return ballots is Aug. 16.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Voting begins this week, and you can vote and return your ballot as soon as you receive it. Ballots can be returned at a ballot drop box or through the mail, which requires a first class stamp.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 16 or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on that day. Eleven drop boxes will open on July 28, and locations are listed on the Elections website and in the voters\u2019 pamphlet.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cVoters who vote and return their ballots before the Election Day deadline really help us process ballots more efficiently,\u201d said Sherril Huff, elections director in a media release. \u201cIf you don\u2019t receive your ballot within about 10 days, or have any questions, call the Voter Hotline. It\u2019s a convenient and easy way for us to help you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If you do not receive your ballot by Aug. 6, contact King County Elections for a replacement. The Voter Hotline is available weekdays from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., 206-296-VOTE (8683).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
To ensure that voters with disabilities are able to cast a private and independent ballot, King County offers three accessible voting centers. More information on accessible voting centers is available online.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Monday, Aug. 8 is the in-person deadline to register to vote. If you are not currently a registered voter in Washington, you can register in person at the King County Elections office through Aug. 8.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
King County Elections recently returned to its Renton headquarters at 919 Southwest Grady Way. This location offers a wonderful viewing loop for the public to take a self-guided tour and observe the election process in action. The best days to visit are weekdays Aug. 1-19, during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 16).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tips for voting<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/p>\nRead the ballot instructions before voting<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Use a black ink pen to fill out the ballot<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tear the stub off of the top of the ballot and recycle it<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Sign the voter\u2019s oath on the back of the return envelope<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Return your ballot early to be part of the Election Night results and to ensure there\u2019s enough time to correct any issues that may be associated with your signature.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
For more information, visit the King County Elections website, www.kingcounty.gov\/elections, or call 206-296-VOTE (8683).<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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