Mail ballots
Voting by mail
If you misplaced or did not receive your ballot, or simply made an error and wish to have a replacement ballot, please review the following scenarios and call 206-296-VOTE (8683) for further instructions.
Ballot didn't come in the mail?
- Check the
voter guide look-up
to verify that you are registered as avoter and eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
- Allow sufficient time for your mail ballot to reach you. Mail ballots are mailed out 18 days prior to the election. Please allow at least 5 days for in-county and 10 days for out-of-county mail to arrive.
Almost Election Day?
If you require a replacement ballot within three business days of the election, please come into the Elections' office.
Special ballots
King County votes entirely by mail. Ballots are mailed to local voters 20 days before Election Day and overseas and military voters are mailed their ballots 30 days prior, to ensure enough mail transit time. If you are not able to receive your ballot within this timeframe, you can request a special ballot.
Special ballots are only available for the August primary and November general election. They are available 90 days before the election and will include the offices and measures scheduled to appear on the ballot.
Download the special ballot application form here. Complete and return by fax or mail. Call King County Elections at 206-296-8683 with any questions.
