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Dec. 6
King County certifies recount results of 47th District House race
The King County Elections Canvassing Board has certified the results of the mandatory machine recount of the 47th District House race.  
Nov. 27
King County Elections certified general election results
King County Elections certified the results of 2012 general election today. Voters returned 993,908 ballots for a final turnout of 85 percent, with 978,377 of those ballots tabulated in the final results report. Final results are available on the department’s website.  
Nov. 8
King County to include 90,000 total ballots in today's results reports
King County Elections estimates that it will include a total of about 90,000 ballots in its results updates today, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. This target of 90,000 is dependent on equipment performing at optimal levels.  
Nov. 6
King County election results schedule
The first set of general election results are scheduled to be posted to the King County Elections website at about 8:15 p.m. Results will include tabulation of at least 520,000 ballots.  
Oct. 22
Elections on-the-go!
King County Elections has new mobile device tools just in time for the general election. King County’s 1.16 million registered voters can find the nearest ballot drop box, check the “countdown clock” to see how much time they have left to return their ballots, and get results on election night, all from their smart phone, internet tablet or other mobile device. 
Oct. 22
No cause for concern for voters who receive more than one ballot in the mail
More than 200,000 voters registered to vote or updated their voter information in the weeks leading up to the date King County mailed ballots for the November presidential and general election. As a result, some voters receive two ballots--one that has actually been suspended (but not in time to prevent it being mailed) and a second “replacement” ballot that is current and ready to be voted. Voters who receive two ballots should vote the ballot in the envelope marked “replacement ballot” which is accompanied by a printed explanation and instructions. 
Oct. 18
Voters urged to "be informed" this election
Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian, mystery writer J.A. Jance and sports announcer Kevin Calabro are the latest celebrities to join a multi-jurisdictional education campaign to educate voters about the voting process. The celebrities, who are donating their time, are appearing in ads on radio, TV and online to share important voting tips. 
Oct. 17
King County to mail general election ballots today
King County Elections will mail more than 1.16 million ballots to voters via the U.S. Postal Service today. Ballots will arrive soon in mailboxes throughout King County.  
Sept. 25
National Voter Registration Day
Are you ready to vote in the November general election? There's still time to register to vote or update your voter registration and today is National Voter Registration Day. 
Aug. 21
King County certifies 2012 primary election results
Today King County Elections certified the results of the 2012 primary election. Voters returned 443,523 ballots for a turnout of 40 percent. Final results will be posted on the department’s website this evening. 
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