Politics & Government

Don't Forget To Vote: Primary Ballots Due Tuesday

Don't forget to turn in your ballots by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

The King County Primary Election is Tuesday Aug. 7. Don't forget to turn in your ballots and be counted!

Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Aug. 7. The nearest ballot drop box on the Eastside is at  shopping center (there is also a ballot drop box at the King County Administration Building at 500 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle). That drop box will be closed after 8 p.m. Tuesday.

King County has an all mail-in ballot, though voters with disabilities may vote in person at  from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Accessible voting units offer lap paddles and sip-and-puff devices, as well as audio, and large and high-contrast text options. All voters may use the accessible voting centers, though identification and signature will be required to vote in person.

The county has an online demo (flash) of the voting machines.

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For more information about the accessible voting center, click here to go to the King County Elections page.


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