In a vote-by-mail elections environment, all registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail 20 days prior to the each election that they are eligible to cast a vote.
Voters with disabilities will have the opportunity to cast a private and independent ballot at an accessible voting center. The equipment at these locations provides audio and visual technology which allows voters with limited vision and physical disabilities to vote independently.
Locations and hours of operation
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Tukwila, King County Elections, 9010 East Marginal Way S, 98108 ( Directions )
Weekdays, October 14 – November 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Bellevue City Hall 450 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, 98009
Friday, October 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, November 2: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Seattle, Union Station 401 S. Jackson St, Seattle, 98104
Friday, October 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 31: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, November 2: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Accessible voting unit information
Learn how to cast your ballot on an accessible voting unit.
Community
Reports
Accessible voting toolkit
Flyer: cast an independent ballot
Poster: mobilize and vote
Audio: accessible voting – know your options
Frequently asked questions
What is an accessible voting center?
Accessible voting centers are non-precinct based voting locations that provide voters with disabilities the opportunity to vote in person on an accessible voting unit. These locations are open to all voters. Ballot drop boxes are also located at accessible voting centers for voters to securely return their mail ballot, without the cost of postage.
How do I vote at an accessible voting center?
To vote at an accessible voting center you must not have returned your mail ballot. You must provide proper identification and sign the voter oath. At this point, Elections staff will credit you with voting and you will be issued a voter access card for use on the accessible voting unit. No paper ballots are issued at these locations.
What identification can be used?
All voters are required by law to show identification in order to vote in-person. Acceptable forms of identification include: driver’s license, state-issued identification card, student identification card, tribal identification card, voter registration card, current utility bill, recent bank statement, paycheck, government check, other government document, or any other form of valid photo identification with the voter’s name on it.
What is an accessible ballot?
King County’s accessible voting units feature touchscreen operation, audio ballot and large and high contrast text. This equipment provides audio and visual technology which allows voters with limited vision and physical disabilities to vote independently. The federally required accessible voting unit is equipped with ballots in both Chinese and English.
How to use an AVU
Are any additional services offered at an accessible voting center?
Ballot drop boxes are also located at accessible voting centers for voters to securely return their mail ballot, without the cost of postage.
