Observe election activities

Watch us process the election online.

Observers from both political parties and non-partisan observers through the King County League of Women Voters 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 or the King County League of Women Voters. Elections are also monitored and formally reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State’s office .

Activities take place at King County Elections headquarters.

November 7, 2023 General Election

Activity	Dates
Alternate format ballots	September 26 – October 13 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays only October 16 - November 27 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Ballot drop boxes	October 19 - November 7
Ballot drop box pick up and ballot traying	November 5 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ballot opening	October 25 - November 27 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Ballot review	October 26 - November 27 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Batch audit	November 9 9:00 a.m.
Canvassing Board meetings	See Canvassing Board page
Incoming ballot sort	September 26 – October 13 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays only October 23 - November 27 6:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays
Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units	October 12 10:00 a.m.
Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment	October 12 1:00 p.m.
Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment	November 6 8:00 a.m.
Ballot scanning	October 26 - November 27 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Risk Limiting Audit	November 21 9:00 a.m.
Signature verification and envelope review	September 26 – October 13 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays only October 23 - November 27 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Vote Centers, accessible voting units available	October 18 - November 7