Observe election activities
Watch us process the election online.
Observers from both political parties are requested to be on site for every election as added assurance of oversight and accountability. If you would like to be an observer, please contact the political party with which you affiliate. Elections are also monitored and formally reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State’s office .
Activities take place at King County Elections headquarters.
November 3, 2020 General Election
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Accessible voting units available | October 14 – November 3 |
| Alternate format ballots | October 19 – November 23 |
| Ballot drop boxes |
October 15 – November 3 |
| Ballot opening | October 21 – November 23 |
| Ballot review | October 22 – November 23 |
| Canvassing Board meetings | See Canvassing Board page |
| Incoming ballot sort |
October 19 – November 23 |
| Logic and Accuracy test of mail ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | October 20 at 1 p.m. |
| Mail ballot scanning | October 22 – November 23 |
| Provisional ballots | November 16 – November 23 |
| Signature verification and envelope review | October 19 – November 23 |
| Vote centers |
October 15 – November 3 |
Contact Elections
Email: elections@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-296-VOTE (8683)
TTY: Relay 711
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