King County Elections mailed ballots today, Jan. 20, to about 625,000 registered voters for the February 9 Special Election.
“Every vote is a part of the decision making process that impacts all of us,” said Julie Wise, Director of King County Elections. “It’s important to vote in every election and return your ballot as early as possible.”
King County Elections has forecast a turnout of 31 percent for this election.
On special election ballots
This special election includes propositions from eight school districts:
- Auburn School District No. 408
- Federal Way School District Proposition No. 210
- Fife School District No. 417
- Mercer Island School District No. 400
- Renton School District No. 403
- Seattle School District No. 1
- Tukwila School District No. 406
- Vashon Island School District No. 402
Options for returning ballots
Voters should read and follow directions on their ballots, sign the return envelope, and get ballots back before the Feb. 9 election day deadline. Mailed ballots need a first-class stamp. Voters also have several locations to return ballots without a stamp by 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, including drop-box locations, scheduled ballot drop-off vans and the Bellevue, Renton and Seattle Accessible Voting Centers.
In-person voter registration deadline
Citizens not yet registered to vote in Washington state have until Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. to register in person at King County Elections offices to vote in the Feb. 9 Special Election:
– King County Elections Headquarters
919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
– King County Voter Registration Annex
500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle, WA 98104
Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Questions?
Voters who don’t receive a ballot by Jan. 25 or who have questions should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).
