<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Voters only have a few more days to cast their votes in the 2011 primary election<\/a>. Ballots must be returned by Tuesday, Aug. 16. Ballots must be postmarked by that day or in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Some ballot drop box locations have changed, so be sure to check the voters\u2019 pamphlet or the King County Elections website for an updated list.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n To avoid the lines that can form on Election Day, return your ballot early and get in touch with King County Elections<\/a> if you need a replacement ballot or have other questions. The Voter Hotline is open week days, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at 206-296-8683. If you plan to return your ballot from a post office on Election Day, make sure to check the schedule ahead of time, as some have recently reduced their evening hours.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re ready for the final rush of ballots over the next few days, and I encourage voters to return their ballots as early as possible,\u201d said Elections Director Sherril Huff. \u201cWe\u2019ve already received nearly 200,000 ballots and have projected a 52 percent turnout for this election.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n King County Elections recently returned to its Renton headquarters. This location offers a wonderful viewing loop for the public to take a self-guided tour without an appointment to observe the election process in action. The best days to visit are weekdays from now until Aug. 19, during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 16).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Election results will be reported on the Elections website, at 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 16, and updated on subsequent days at 4:30 p.m.\u00a0 Voters can also visit the website to\u00a0track their ballot<\/a> and confirm that it was received by Elections.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n