King County Mails Ballots For 2022 November General Election

RENTON, WA — King County Elections mailed out ballots Wednesday to voters across the region as Washington's 18-day voting period gets underway for the Nov. 8 general election. Nearly 1.4 million registered voters should see their ballots by the weekend, or Monday at the latest.

Elections officials expect roughly 1 million of those ballots will be returned and project 72 percent voter participation in this year's midterms.

New this year in King County are optional text and email alerts, which voters can enable to receive updates on their ballot status through each step of the process until their vote is counted. The alerts also provide another notification route to resolve any issues with their ballot before the deadlines are up.

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"King County Elections is one of the best in the business at ensuring the security of every vote, from the moment you get your ballot in the mail or a drop box, to the day it's received and processed," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. "Thanks to Director Wise and her team, your vote and our elections are secure. Our democracy is only as strong as our voices in it — so let's make sure every voice in King County is heard in November."

Voters who do not receive a ballot by Monday, Oct. 24, should contact King County Elections at 206-296-9693. The deadline to register or update registrations online arrives Oct. 31, but in-person registration is possible until polls close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Elections officials encourage residents to mail ballots back no later than the Friday before Election Day to ensure an on-time postmark. Voters can also visit one of the 76 drop boxes around the region around the clock until polls close.

Here are some helpful links from King County Elections:

• King County Elections website
• Sign up for ballot alerts
• Drop box locations
• Register to vote
• Vote Center locations