Observe election activities
Watch us process the election online.
Observers from both political parties are requested to be on site for every election as added assurance of oversight and accountability. If you would like to be an observer, please contact the political party with which you affiliate. Elections are also monitored and formally reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State’s office .
Activities take place at King County Elections headquarters.
August 2, 2022 Primary Election
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alternate format ballots | July 18 - August 15 |
| Ballot drop boxes |
July 14 - August 2 |
| Ballot opening | July 20 - August 15 |
| Ballot review | July 21 - August 15 |
| Canvassing Board meetings | See Canvassing Board page |
| Incoming ballot sort |
July 18 - August 15 |
| Logic and Accuracy test of accessible voting units | June 24 at 10 a.m. |
| Logic and Accuracy test of mail ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | July 19 at 1 p.m. |
| Mail ballot scanning | July 21 - August 15 |
| Provisional ballots | August 10 - August 15 |
| Signature verification and envelope review | July 18 - August 15 |
| Vote centers, accessible voting units available |
July 13 - August 2 |
February 8, 2022 King Conservation District Election
Activities take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the dates noted below and on Election Day, February 8, 2022.
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alternate format ballots, including signature verification |
January 18 – February 23 |
| Ballot drop boxes |
January 20 – February 8 |
| Ballot review | January 27 – February 23 |
| Ballot scanning | January 27 – February 23 |
| Canvassing Board meetings | See Canvassing Board page |
| Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | January 25 at 1 p.m. |
| Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | January 25 at 1 p.m. |
Contact Elections
Email: elections@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-296-VOTE (8683)
TTY: Relay 711
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