Politics & Government

Primary Election is Tuesday: Where Do I Turn In My Ballot?

Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Aug. 16.

The King County Primary Election is Tuesday Aug. 16. Don't forget to turn in your ballots and be counted!

Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Aug. 16. There are 11 drop boxes in King County, including one located in Renton at the . The deadline to use a drop box is 8 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 16. Visit the King County Elections Web site for a full list of the drop box locations. That drop box will be closed after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

King County has an all mail-in ballot, although voters with disabilities may vote in person at the King County elections Office in Renton from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and 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 accesible voting center, click here to go to the King County Elections page.


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