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Voting in Tuesday's primary
Voting deadline
The primary is mail-only in King County. Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday or put in a drop box by 8 p.m. that day. Be sure to sign the ballot envelope.
Get a ballot
If you have not received your ballot or lost it, go to www.kingcounty.gov/elections or call elections headquarters at 206-296-8683. Also, the elections office at 919 Southwest Grady Way in Renton is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Drop boxes
Ballots placed in drop boxes do not require postage. For the list of locations: www.kingcounty.gov/elections/voting/ballotdropboxes.
Voting centers
For disabled voters unable to vote by mail, accessible voting centers equipped with audio and visual technology are available at King County Elections in Renton, Bellevue City Hall, and Union Station in Seattle. Other voters can use the centers, too, but officials would rather people who can vote by mail do so. For hours, call 206-296-8683 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/elections/voting/accessible.
Snohomish County
Elections are mail-only. For more information, see www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Auditor/Divisions/Election_Voting or call 425-388-3444.
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King County Elections
Local voters pamphlet: Candidates on the ballot | Measures
Video voters guides: King County and Port of Seattle | City of Seattle and Seattle School District
Voter Registration: Requirements, form and deadlines
Citizens' Election Oversight Committee
Seattle Elections
Voter's Guide: Campaigns |
Disclosure Reports |
Contributor Lists |
Contributor Search
League of Women Voters of Seattle
Snohomish County Auditor
Election Guide PDF: Election and filing information for jurisdictions and candidates
Seattle Times Editorial endorsements
State
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission
Washington Secretary of State - Elections
Washington State Redistricting Commission
Federal
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Federal Minority Language Guidelines
Federal Voting Assistance Program
Overseas Vote Foundation
King County executive web cast
Top Candidate Profiles
Susan Hutchison:
Hutchison's popularity has foes scrambling
Ross Hunter:
Has 'prickly' Hunter mellowed enough?
Dow Constantine: Constantine runs as 'most progressive' of county-exec hopefuls
Larry Phillips: Profile: King County Executive candidate Larry Phillips
Fred Jarrett: A man who loves the details
Candidate Roster
Dow Constantine: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Goodspaceguy: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Ross Hunter: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Susan Hutchison: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Fred Jarrett: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Stan Lippmann: No campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Alan Lobdell: No campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Larry Phillips: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Will vote signal call for change at City Hall?
Meet the candidates
Mayoral Web cast
Top Candidate Profiles
James Donaldson:
Cash fading, Seattle mayoral candidate James Donaldson adjusts his game plan
Jan Drago:
Drago tries to distance herself from Nickels
Joe Mallahan:
Mallahan becomes biggest wild card in race for Seattle mayor
Mike McGinn:
McGinn: 'He's the guy who's against the tunnel'
Greg Nickels:
Mayor's legacy is riding on light rail
Candidate Roster
Elizabeth Campbell: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
James Donaldson: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Jan Drago: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Kwame Wyking Garrett: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Joe Mallahan: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Mike McGinn: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Greg Nickels: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Norman Zadok Sigler: Campaign site | Candidate statement and contact info
Referendum 1: Questions and Answers
Seattle shoppers comment
Would it change our habits?
King County Local Voters' Pamphlet | About Referendum 1, statements for and against, complete text
Position 6: Licata facing stiff challenge in Position 6 Seattle City Council race | Voters Pamphlet
Position 8: First-time candidates crowd Seattle City Council race for Position 8 | Voters Pamphlet
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