The Primary Election includes candidates for federal, state, superior court and state Supreme Court offices as well as two ballot measures. King County is forecasting a 40% turnout based on past similar elections, but hopes prepaid postage will increase participation.

King County passed an ordinance to fund prepaid postage earlier this year, with the state following suit. This August’s Primary will mark the first election where voters will not need a stamp to return their ballot through the USPS and can simply drop their ballot in the mail. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, August 7.

Voters also have the option of returning their ballot to one of over 60 ballot drop box locations, including new locations at the Newport Way Library, North Bend Library, Normandy Park Towne Center, and Seattle Pacific University, without a stamp by 8 p.m. on August 7. Ballots can be returned any time before the deadline– but the earlier the better. Drop boxes are open 24 hours, 7 days a week beginning July 18. Accessible Voting Centers are also available in Bellevue, Renton and Seattle.

In-person voter registration deadline July 30

Citizens not yet registered to vote in Washington State can register in person through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 30 at the King County Elections office in Renton or at the Elections Annex in Seattle.

Questions?

Voters who don’t receive a ballot by July 23 or who have questions should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

Relevant Links

• August 2018 Primary Election information
• Register to vote
• Returning your ballot
• Voters' pamphlet

Quotes

For the first time voters will not have to use a stamp to return their ballot, with prepaid postage and over 60 ballot drop boxes, voting has never been easier. Vote and make your voice heard.

Media contact

Elections Media
206-477-4111
elections.media@kingcounty.gov​

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