Politics & Government
Didn't Get A Primary Ballot? Here's What To Do
All registered voters in King County should have gotten a ballot by July 22, according to officials.
SEATTLE, WA — King County began mailing out ballots for the August Primary on July 16, and all registered voters should have received one by July 22.
If you didn't get one yet, there might be a problem.
King County is advising all local voters who didn't get a ballot by Monday to call the elections office right away. You can reach King County Elections by calling (206) 296-VOTE (8683) or by emailing elections@kingcounty.gov.
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There are 56 races in the 2019 primary, from local city council and mayoral contests to Port of Seattle Commission races. There's also the King County parks levy renewal, the Seattle library renewal, and for Kirkland-area voters, an EvergreenHealth hospital bond measure.
It's free to mail your ballots, or you can drop them off 24-7 at a county drop-box. If you're not registered to vote, you have until July 29 to sign up.
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As of Monday, about 13,700 people had already completed and returned their ballots, according to county data.
The county has also prepared a video voters guide ahead of the election:
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