Voter registration deadline Monday Jan 14 for Special Election

Lake Forest Park and Kenmore citizens who want to vote in the February 12 special election have until Monday, January 14 to register to vote or update voter registration information online or by mail.

King County Elections will mail special election ballots to registered voters on January 23, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their address and other information, including their signature, updated.

Voters can check to make sure their registration information is current:

• Use My Voter Information
• Call the Voter Hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683)
• Visit King County Elections 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Visit King County Elections Annex, 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle, weekdays from 8:30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 4:30pm. 

How to register to vote:

• Online: the easiest way to register to vote
• By mail: Download a registration form and mail it in
• In person: at King County Elections or the King County Elections Annex

Voters who miss the January 14 deadline to update their registration should still contact the Elections office to update their information for future elections.

King County residents not currently registered in Washington can register in person at the Elections office through February 4.

Who can register? To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A legal resident of Washington state
• At least 18 years old by election day 
• Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
• Not disqualified from voting due to a court order

Voters can visit the Elections website or contact the Elections office for assistance and information.