New voters can still register for the Special Election

Feb. 6 in-person registration deadline

King County residents not currently registered to vote in Washington State can still register in person at the King County Elections office or the voter registration annex through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6.

“Register to vote so you can participate in the Feb. 14 Special Election,” said Elections Director Sherril Huff. “Once you’re registered, you’ll have the opportunity to vote in upcoming elections and help shape the future of your community.”

Who can register and vote

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

• Eighteen years old by Feb. 14
• A United States citizen
• A legal resident of the state of Washington

You may not register or vote if you are:

• Under the authority of the Department of Corrections
• Disqualified from voting due to a court order

More information on voting eligibility is available on the Secretary of State’s website.

Where to register

Eligible residents can register at King County Elections from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton. Or, register at the voter registration annex weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Avenue, Room 311, Seattle.

Map and directions to the Elections office and the voter registration annex.

Returning your ballot

Special Election ballots must be postmarked by Feb. 14 at the latest, or returned to a ballot drop box by 8:00 p.m. that day. King County Elections offers five ballot drop box locations for this election where you can return your ballot without a stamp.

If you are a registered voter in a participating district and have not received your ballot, request a replacement ballot online or call Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

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