Showing posts with label elections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elections. Show all posts

Sylvia Gil will join the Shoreline School Board

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Sylvia Gil
By Diane Hettrick

Sylvia Gil will join the Shoreline School Board after besting Hazim Ghanim by 4600 votes on just the third day of ballot counting.

Ghanim and Gil were winners of the primary, which saw the third contender drop out of the race and endorse Ghanim.

All were contending for a seat which was open after one term incumbent Dr. Rebeca Rivera did not file for re-election.

Ghanim would have been the only male on the board.

The district still faces financial challenges, caused primarily by a drop in revenue with pandemic enrollment declines.

The current board considered budget cuts to sports and music programs which created a massive public backlash with hundreds of students and parents attending board meetings to protest.


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Election results: Day 3 November 9, 2023

By Diane Hettrick

King county elections released the third day of results at 4pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

The races we are still watching:

Shoreline Council Pos 4:
It appears there will be a new member of the city council. Annette Ademasu has a commanding lead over long-time incumbent Doris McConnell.
  • Doris McConnell, incumbent 4,308 votes
  • Annette Ademasu, challenger 5,009 votes

Lake Forest Park

Mayor:
Johnson made gains in the latest count but French made even more.
  • Tom French 2,181
  • Jeff Johnson 1,098
Council Pos 6:
Goode continues her lead over Angelis for an open seat on the council
  • Paula Goode 1,748
  • Stephanie Angelis 1,500
Kenmore city council
  • Pos 1: Incumbent Melanie O'Cain is a thousand votes ahead of challenger Kara Macias
  • Pos 3: In the only open seat, Valerie Sasson is ahead of Josh Kurchinka by 600 votes
  • Pos 5: in a nail-biter, challenger Jon Culver has pulled ahead of long-time incumbent David Baker by 66 votes
  • Pos 7: Challenger Nathan Loutsis now leads incumbent Corina Phfeil by 249 votes

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Election results: Day 2 November 8, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

By Diane Hettrick

King county elections released the second day results at 4pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. 

Their work was delayed when an envelope containing what turned out to be fentanyl was delivered to the offices and the area was evacuated for three hours.

The Spokane, Pierce, and Skagit county elections offices also received envelopes with fentanyl.

Narrowing in on the races not clearly decided in the first count, we have:

Shoreline Council Pos 4:
Challenger Ademasu continues a narrow lead over incumbent McConnell.
  • Doris McConnell, incumbent 3,581 votes
  • Annette Ademasu, challenger 3,956 votes

Lake Forest Park
  • Mayor:
Tom French appears well on his way toward being the next Mayor of Lake Forest Park. He has twice the number of votes as incumbent Jeff Johnson, representing 68% of the vote.
  • Tom French 1,979
  • Jeff Johnson 980
  • Council Pos 6:
Goode continues her lead over Angelis for an open seat on the council
  • Paula Goode 1583
  • Stephanie Angelis 1344

Kenmore city council
  • Pos 1: Incumbent Melanie O'Cain continued to lead challenger Kara Macias
  • Pos 3: In the only open seat, Valerie Sasson is pulling ahead of Josh Kurchinka
  • Pos 5: Long-time incumbent David Baker maintains his narrow lead over challenger Jon Culver
  • Pos 7: Challenger Nathan Loutsis slightly increased his lead over incumbent Corina Phfeil by 168 votes

Special district elections

Shoreline Fire Department
√ Commissioner Pos 1: Barb Sullivan, incumbent, has 64% of the vote

Northshore Utility District
√ Commissioner Pos 3:Bruce Gardiner, incumbent, 65% of the vote


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Election results: first count November 7, 2023

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

By Diane Hettrick

King county elections released the first results at 8:15pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 20% of the ballots have been counted.

Many of the races are over - many positions with incumbents had no challengers. So let's run down the list:

√ Assessor: John Wilson - incumbent, no challenger 
√ Director of Elections: Julie Wise - incumbent, challenger's platform was that elections were tampered with
√ Judges: incumbents, no challengers
√ Port of Seattle Pos 2: Sam Cho - incumbent, no challenger
√ Port of Seattle Pos 5: Fred Fellerman, incumbent with 71% of the vote

√ Shoreline Council Pos 2: Keith Scully, incumbent, no challenger
√ Shoreline Council Pos 6: Betsy Robertson, incumbent, no challenger
- Shoreline Council Pos 4: 
  • Doris McConnell, incumbent 3,410 votes
  • Annette Ademasu, challenger 3,740 votes
Lake Forest Park has some interesting results for a first count. We'll see how it plays out over the next few days. With 24% of the ballots counted:
  • Mayor: Recently retired Deputy Mayor Tom French has a commanding lead over incumbent Jeff Johnson with 67% of the vote.
  • √  Council Pos 2: Incumbent Lorri Bodi did voters the courtesy of running a full campaign, even though she had no challengers.
  • √  Council Pos 4: This open seat has Ellyn Saunders with 2,034 votes to Nigel Keiffer's 371.
  • Council Pos 6: Paula Goode leads Stephanie Angelis by 191 votes.
Town of Woodway (Snohomish County): Three incumbent town councilmembers ran unopposed:
  • √  John Brock, James Willett, Elizabeth Mitchell
Kenmore has four city council seats on the ballot. Only one seat is open and all incumbents have challengers.
  • Pos 1: Incumbent Melanie O'Cain has 59% of the vote against challenger Kara Macias
  • Pos 3: In the only open seat, Valerie Sasson leads Josh Kurchinka by 288 votes
  • Pos 5: Long-time incumbent David Baker leads challenger Jon Culver by 115 votes
  • Pos 7: Challenger Nathan Loutsis leads incumbent Corina Phfeil by 168 votes
Special district elections

Northshore Fire Board of Commissioners (King County Fire Protection District 16)
  • √  Eric Adman, incumbent, no challengers
Shoreline Fire Department
  • Commissioner Pos 1: Barb Sullivan, incumbent, leads challenger Larry Hadland
  • √  Commissioner Position No. 4, David M. Harris, incumbent, no challengers
Lake Forest Park Water District 
  • √  Commissioner Pos No. 1: David A. Hammond, incumbent, no challengers
North City Water District
  • √  Commissioner Pos 1: Ronald F. (Ron) Ricker, incumbent, no challengers
Highlands Sewer District 
  • √  Commissioner Pos 1: L. David Hanower, incumbent, no challengers
Northshore Utility District
  • √ Commissioner Pos 1: Trudy C. Rolla, incumbent, no challengers
  • √  Commissioner Pos 5: Suzanne Greathouse, incumbent, no challengers
  • Commissioner Pos 3:
    • Bruce Gardiner, incumbent 64% of the vote
    • Steve Hamilton, challenger 34%

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Time to VOTE

Sunday, November 5, 2023


It's Time to Vote! Election Day is November 7

November 7 is Election Day! You can return your ballot to a drop box until 8pm on Election Day. (Not one minute after or your vote will not be counted).

Drop boxes are located at 
  • LFP City Hall in Town Center - intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE
  • Shoreline Library - 345 NE 175th St
  • Shoreline Park n Ride - 192nd and Aurora
  • Lake City Library - 12501 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
  • Kenmore City Hall - 68th Ave
If you mail back your ballot, it must be postmarked by November 7, so it is recommended to mail it immediately.

Kenmore City Hall has a drop box outside and a Vote Center inside

The Kenmore Vote Center at City Hall will be open to 
  • register new voters, 
  • update current voter records, 
  • obtain a voter registration card, and 
  • provide assistance to voters who need help completing their ballot. 
Trained staff and specialized equipment are available to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.

Kenmore Vote Center address and hours:


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Election information from League of Women Voters

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Election Day is coming up. 

If you have an interest in Snohomish County (Woodway, Bothell) visit the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County website: lwvsnoho.org. The League recorded forums with candidates in both the primary and general elections. You can access video and audio podcasts from those forums and hear from candidates in over 40 local races.

For all candidates, not just Sno county, visit VOTE411.org - the League’s online voter guide that is unbiased, relevant, and easy to use. 
  • See What's On Your Ballot
  • Check Your Voter Registration
  • Find Your Polling Place
  • Discover Upcoming Debates In Your Area
  • And Much More!
Election day is November 7. Voters can register by mail, online – or in person up to and including Election Day. For more information, visit VOTEWA.gov

Be an informed Voter – and vote!

The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, the same year women won the vote. For 100 years, they have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play a critical role in democracy. 


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States that send a mail ballot to every voter really do increase turnout, scholars find

Thursday, October 12, 2023

King County mail in ballots ready to be counted
Photo courtesy King County Elections
From The Washington Daily Standard

Lately, a rough consensus has emerged among people who study the impact of voting policies: Though they often spark fierce partisan fighting, most changes to voting laws do little to affect overall turnout, much less election results.

But one fast-growing reform appears to stand out as an exception.

When every registered voter gets sent a ballot in the mail — a system known as universal vote-by-mail — voting rates tend to rise, numerous studies have found.

Advocates for mail voting say these findings haven’t gotten the attention they deserve, and that they should lead more states that want to boost turnout to adopt UVM, as it’s called.

“[T]o a remarkable degree, most of the nation’s leading journalists, democracy reform organizations, and elected officials continue to largely ignore, downplay — or even dismiss outright – the potentially profound implications of these noticeably high turnout rates,” said a research paper released last month by the National Vote at Home Institute, which advocates for increased use of mail voting.

Currently, eight states — California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington — use UVM.



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Upcoming election for Position 1 on King Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Monday, September 11, 2023

King Conservation District will hold an election for Position #1 on the Board of Supervisors in early 2024. 

The KCD Board of Supervisors will pass an Election Resolution in late 2023 establishing the specific timeline for candidate applications and the voting window. 

King Conservation District includes all registered voters in King County (excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish that do not participate in the district).

The candidate filing period for Position #1 will be held at the end of 2023. More information will be available here once the KCD Election Resolution is passed establishing the 2024 Election.

Candidates interested in running should review the following materials 

King Conservation District is a special purpose district committed to helping people engage in stewardship and conservation of natural resources, serving over two million people in 34 cities and unincorporated King County. 

KCD assists people with forestry management, streamside and shoreline restoration, farm conservation planning, and other environmental efforts. KCD is funded primarily by a per-parcel Rates and Charges fee.

An all-volunteer, five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing KCD operations, budget, and setting policy. Voters elect three supervisors and the Washington State Conservation Commission appoints two supervisors. Supervisors serve three-year terms.


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Party declarations certified for Washington’s 2024 Presidential Primary

Thursday, August 31, 2023

OLYMPIA — As required by state law, the political party declarations that voters must sign when participating in the 2024 Presidential Primary were certified Tuesday morning by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.

Washington’s voters do not register as members of a political party. 

However, state law RCW 29A.56.050 requires voters to declare on their ballot envelopes whether their party of preference is Republican or Democratic to have their votes counted in the Presidential Primary. 

The voted ballot inside the envelope will only count toward the candidates of the party declared on the envelope.

No other election in Washington’s four-year cycle requires this type of party declaration.

Under RCW 29A.56.031, each party must provide its list of potential presidential nominees for the ballot by 63 days before the primary, which is scheduled for March 12. Once submitted by the party, state law forbids changes to the candidate list for the ballot.

The declaration language on the ballot envelope for each party is identical except for the party name. Voters will choose between these options:

  • “I declare that my party preference is the Democratic Party and I will not participate in the nomination process of any other political party for the 2024 Presidential election.”
  • “I declare that my party preference is the Republican Party and I will not participate in the nomination process of any other political party for the 2024 Presidential election.”

A voter’s party declaration is accessible in the public voter files for 60 days following the election under Washington Administrative Code 434-219-330.

Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State oversees a number of areas within state government, including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal.


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Campaign season reminder – Rules for political signs in Lake Forest Park

Saturday, August 26, 2023

During this campaign season, the City of Lake Forest Park would like to remind the community about the rules for political signs:

Political signs may be placed on public rights-of-way or on private property with permission of the owner. 

However, they must be situated in such a way as to not create a traffic or safety hazard. 
All political signs must be removed within five days following the election.

According to RCW 29A.84.040

“A person who removes or defaces lawfully placed political advertising including yard signs or billboards without authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021. The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.”

The LFP Police Department patrol officers are aware of these regulations and are keeping an eye out for violators.


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CORRECTION: Elections: Final primary results for Shoreline, LFP, Kenmore, Port of Seattle

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

King county has certified the primary election, and as expected, there were no changes from the early results.

Shoreline School Board
  • Sylvia Gil 8,153
  • Hazim Ghanim 3,558
  • Zack Stallings 2,994
Sylvia Gil was a runaway favorite for the open Shoreline School Board position, pulling 50% of the vote. She will meet Hazim Ghanim in November. Third place Zack Stallings has thrown his support to Ghanim but their combined vote total is still far below Gil.

The other positions are uncontested, giving Meghan Jernigan and Sara Betnel an additional term.

City of Lake Forest Park
Council Position 6
  • Paula Goode 1,974
  • Stephanie Angelis 963
  • Dustin Shaffer 842
Paula Goode took 52% of the vote in the primary and will be faced by Stephanie Angelis for the open seat now held by Tom French.

In other LFP races, 
  • Lorri Bodi is unopposed for Council Position 2 and will continue in her position.
  • Nigel Keiffer and Ellyn Saunders will vie for the open seat for Council Position 4, now held by Phillippa Kassover, who is retiring.
  • Tom French is running against Jeff Johnson for Mayor.

City of Shoreline

The Shoreline council had no races in the primary. In fact neither Keith Scully nor Betsy Robertson have opponents, so have effectively been re-elected to their seats on the council.

Long time council member Doris McConnell is being challenged by Annette Adamasu.

Shoreline Fire Commissioners
David Harris is unopposed.
Barb Sullivan and Larry Hadland will compete for a position in November.

Port of Seattle
Commissioner Position No. 5
Fred Felleman, who received 56% of the vote will face Jesse Tam.

Kenmore

The surprise in Kenmore was the result of the primary race for Council Position 5, with Jon Culver coming in ahead of 20 year councilmember and former mayor David Baker. They will face off in November.

In Position 7, Corina Pfeil will face Nathan Loutsis. 

Position 1 and 3 were not on the primary. Position 1 will be on the general in November with Melanie O'Cain facing Kara Macias. Position 3 will have Josh Kurcinka and Valerie Sasson.

Council Position No. 5
  • Jon Culver 2,022
  • David Baker 1,951
  • Mark Prince 1,089 
Council Position No. 7
  • Corina Pfeil 2,024 
  • Nathan Loutsis 1,607
  • Nathan MacDonald 1,482

Correction: In the Lake Forest Park council races, the original article misstated the Position numbers and current office holders for positions 4 and 7.

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Local election results as of Thursday August 10, 2023

Friday, August 11, 2023

Photo courtesy King County Elections
Election results as of Thursday, August 10, 2023
 
Results will continue to be released until August 15, 2023, as mail in ballots continue to arrive and signature discrepancies are resolved.

Proposition No. 1 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy renewal
Approved......291,345..... 71.59 % 
Rejected....... 115,595..... 28.41 %

Shoreline School District No. 412 Director District No. 4
Top two advance to November election

Sylvia Gil............8,138...... 55.13 %
Zack Stallings ....2,986...... 20.23 %
Hazim Ghanim.. 3,554...... 24.08 %
Write-in.................. 83......... 0.56 %

City of Lake Forest Park Council Position No. 6
Top two advance to November election

Paula Goode......... 1,969 52.02 %
Dustin Shaffer......... 840 22.19 %
Stephanie Angelis... 960 25.36 %
Write-in.................... 16... 0.42 %

Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 5
Top two advance to November election

Jesse Tam............ 97,334... 25.63 %
Fred Felleman... 214,669... 56.52 %
Todd Curtis ..........65,790 ..17.32 %
Write-in................. 1,999.... 0.53 %


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Election results Friday August 4, 2023

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Photo courtesy King County Elections
By Diane Hettrick

Close of day Friday results show the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy renewal passing with a 71.59% approval rate - one of the highest passing rates for levies and bonds in this area.

In Lake Forest Park the contest for Position 6 on the city council will have Paula Goode on the ballot. Stephanie Angelis is holding her lead over Dustin Shaffer for the second spot on the November ballot.

The Shoreline School Board open seat will place Sylvia Gil, who currently has 55% of the vote, against Hazim Ghanim who is running second after Zack Stallings withdrew and threw his support to Ghanm.

Meghan Jernigan and Sara Betnel are unopposed for their school board seats.

The November election also has a contested race for Shoreline City Council Position 4 where long-time incumbent Doris McConnell is being challenged by Annette Ademasu. Keith Scully and Betsy Robertson are running unopposed after Robertson's opponent withdrew from the race.

In Lake Forest Park, Deputy Mayor Tom French is taking on current Mayor Jeff Johnson; Lorri Bodi is unopposed for council Position 2, Nigel Keiffer and Ellyn Saunders are vying for Position 4 - the seat left open with the retirement of Phillippa Kassover.

Special purpose district elections do not get the same kind of attention as other races. On the November ballot:
  • King county fire district 16 commissioner (Lake Forest Park, Kenmore) - Eric Adman is unopposed
  • Shoreline fire board position 4 David Harris - unopposed
  • Shoreline fire board position 1 is a contested race, with incumbent Barb Sullivan challenged by Larry Hadland 
  • LFP Water District commissioner David Hammond is unopposed
  • North City Water District commission Ron Ricker is unopposed



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Suspicious envelope received by King county elections officials

Friday, August 4, 2023

King county elections workers doing their jobs
Photo from KC Elections
OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State is monitoring reports of suspicious materials in an envelope received by elections officials in King county.

Local, state, and federal authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred while election workers were processing ballots from the August 1 Primary election.

A suspicious letter received Monday by the King County Elections office was turned over to the United States Postal Inspection Service, which performed an analysis that detected trace amounts of fentanyl. 

Because the investigation is ongoing, the Office of the Secretary of State can provide no further information about the incident. 

“Elections offices in every county in Washington have had to develop emergency plans and protective strategies for events like these, which should serve as a sobering reminder of the dangers that surround our elections process and elections workers,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said. 
“My office and I will provide all the resources at our disposal to any county that needs help confronting any challenge, and will continue to advocate for stronger protection for all elections workers.”

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Election returns - 2nd day

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Election workers sorting ballots
Photo courtesy King County

By Diane Hettrick

On the second day of ballot counts in King county, Prop 1 - the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy renewal is being approved with a 70% majority. Political leaders are releasing victory statements

Prop 1 VSHSL
  • Approved 213,134  -- 70.19 %
  • Rejected 90,520  -- 29.81 %
In Lake Forest Park, Paula Goode leads. Stephanie Angelis continues to have a narrow lead over Dustin Shaffer.

LFP Council Position No. 6
  • Paula Goode 1,362 52.85 %
  • Dustin Shaffer 568 22.04 %
  • Stephanie Angelis 637 24.72 %
  • Write-in 10 0.39 %
For the open seat on the Shoreline School Board, Sylvia Gil leads. Hazim Bhanim has a narrowed lead over withdrawn candidate Zack Stallings. Stay tuned.

School board
  • Sylvia Gil 5,845
  • Zack Stallings 2,205
  • Hazim Ghanim 2,437
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Election night returns

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Photo courtesy King County Elections
By Diane Hettrick

In the first night of ballot counting for the August primary, the leader for the open Lake Forest Park council position No. 6 is Paula Goode with 1,161 votes. 

For the second spot on the November ballot, Stephanie Angelis currently leads Dustin Shaffer, 532 to 480. 

The Shoreline School Board race was made more interesting when Zack Stallings withdrew from the race and threw his support to Hazim Ghanim. His announcement came after ballots were already being cast.

Sylvia Gil came out on top in the initial count with 5,103 votes. Ghanim has 2,084 and Stallings 1,987. Gil and Ghanim will face each other in November.

King County Proposition 1: Renew the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy is headed for passage with a 2:1 approval rating.

Ballots on hand continue to be counted, with new results released every weekday. New ballots that were mailed in will continue to be counted as long as they are postmarked by August 1.

The election will be certified on August 15, 2023.


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Ballots and farmers markets

Friday, July 28, 2023


The Shoreline Farmers Market is Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10am to 2pm. There is a ballot drop box at the front corner of the Aurora 192nd park n ride where the market is held. Saturday is kids day at the market so you can start by having your kid help you vote.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 10am to 2pm in the lower level parking lot at Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. The LFP ballot drop box is immediately adjacent to the market at the side of City Hall.


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CORRECTION: Zack Stallings suspends campaign for school board and endorses Hazim Ghanim

Zack Stallings suspends campaign
for Shoreline School Board
Correction: All votes are counted and the top two advance to the General election, even if the candidate has withdrawn.

Announcement from Zachary Stallings

I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for School Board Director Position 4, and to endorse my wonderful and learned opponent Hazim Ghanim.

My only goal in running was to make Shoreline Schools the best district in the nation. An agonizing soul search and many sleepless nights has led me to the conclusion that I am not the best candidate to do this. My part is staying on the ground, in school, where I belong. 

Hazim Ghanim
Hazim has the vision, the knowledge, and the chutzpah to get things done on this board. I am so glad that Hazim has joined our community and cares enough to throw his hat in the ring for the board. I know that he will bring the fresh perspective this board so desperately needs.

To my supporters and voters, thank you so much for your confidence in me, it means the world. It is unfortunate that Washington State has a backwards electoral system where some votes are wasted. Let’s fight for a fairer voting system where all votes matter!

I am so glad to have talked with so many people with so many different opinions across this great community. I am delighted to know so many people here are in-tune with local politics. Thank you so much for the time that you gave to speak to me.

With Gratitude
Zachary Stallings


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Online and mail voter registration deadline for August Primary Election – July 24, 2023

Saturday, July 22, 2023

The August Primary election is quickly approaching with ballots due to drop boxes by 8pm sharp or postmarked by Tuesday, August 1. The deadline to register to vote online or by mail (received, not postmarked) is Monday, July 24.

After the deadline has passed, voters can still register to vote, update their registration or signature, receive a replacement ballot, or use an assistive device at King County Elections Headquarters in Renton or at one of our Vote Centers located across the county.

All registered voters should have received their ballot by Monday, July 17. Those who have not received their ballot or misplaced it can request one online or call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683) during business hours.

Voters may opt to receive their ballot and voting materials in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese and King County Elections provides customer service in over twenty languages.

Information on candidates and ballot measures can be found inside the voters' pamphlet, along with a complete list of ballot drop box locations and tips on how to make sure their voice is heard. Voters can track their ballot and receive text or email ballot alerts from the KCE website.


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Voters pamphlets and ballots have been mailed and drop boxes are open

Monday, July 17, 2023

King County Elections (KCE) mailed approximately 1.4 million ballots for the August 1, 2023 Primary to registered voters across King County today. KCE is projecting 35% turnout for this election. Turnout in both the 2021 and 2019 Primary Elections reached 35%

Voters who have not received their ballots by Monday can call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

This election is the first in which ballots translated into Russian and Somali are available for voters. These two languages join Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese as fully supported languages at KCE, meaning everything from ballots and voters’ pamphlet to voter education and customer service are available in-language.

Voters who wish to update their language preference can call 206-296-VOTE (8683) or use the online form.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, August 1, or returned to one of the 76 drop boxes locations across the county. Drop boxes are open 24-hours, seven days a week, until 8pm sharp on Election Day.

Locally, drop boxes are at LFP City Hall, Shoreline Library, and 192nd and Aurora Park and Ride.

The deadline to register to vote online is July 24. Voters can register and vote through 8pm on Election Day at any of KCE’s Vote Center locations - locally, at Kenmore City Hall.

All voters are encouraged to track their ballot to make sure their voice heard. Voters can also sign up for ballot alerts to receive text and email notifications about their ballot status from when it’s mailed to when it’s verified and counted by King County Elections. Simply opt in online through KCE’s ballot tracker.


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