2008 News Releases

Vote-by-mail authorized for February special election
The February special election will become the first countywide election in King County to be conducted entirely by mail, following action today by the Metropolitan King County Council to grant exceptions to conditions it set two years ago for implementation. 

County’s first vote-by-mail election slated for Feb. 3, 2009
A special three-day candidate filing for the county’s chief election official is planned for Wednesday, Dec.10 through Friday, Dec.12, 2008. Candidates interested in this non-partisan position will need to file in person or by mail at election headquarters in Renton from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law directs that special filing periods be only three days rather than the traditional five-day filing period held every June. Included will be a special candidate filing for five commissioner positions in the proposed Fall City Metropolitan Park District, also on the February ballot.  

King County certifies historic General Election
King County Elections certified the 2008 presidential election today, counting more than 930,000 ballots.  

King County Elections needs to reach you to make sure your vote counts
King County Elections is making one last attempt to contact voters whose signatures on their absentee ballots either do not match their voter registration or whose ballot envelopes were not signed. These voters have already received one phone call, a letter and postage paid envelope from King County asking them to respond quickly. 

Council acts to prevent conflicts of interest for new office of King County Elections Director
Now that voters have made the job of King County Elections Director an elective office and empowered the King County Council to set qualifications for the office, the Council today unanimously set three standards that help ensure the new officeholder is impartial and free of any conflicts of interest. 

Provisional ballots
King County Elections' added 35,176 additional ballots to the vote totals at 2 p.m. today. 

King County Media Office Closed
The media office and hotline established by King County Elections to assist reporters and other media throughout Election Day is closed.  

Voter turnout strong
As predicted, voter turnout is strong and things are running smoothly at the polls. 

Election day media tour
Sherril Huff, King County Elections Director has scheduled the following media availability for tomorrow, Election Day. Polling place tour will take place at the Seattle polling places on Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Election day FAQs
Can I vote at King County Elections in Renton on Election Day? No. Early, in-person voting ended Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. There is no voting at King County Elections office on Tuesday, Nov. 4. There are 392 polling places available throughout the county. To find your polling place, enter your information at https://www.metrokc.gov/elections/voterlookup.aspx or verify the voter registration card.