Observe election activities
Come watch us process the elections.
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.
February 4, 2020 Drainage District Election &
February 11, 2020 Special Election
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Accessible voting units available | January 22 – February 11 |
| Alternate format ballots | January 27 – February 20 |
| Ballot drop boxes | January 23 – February 11 |
| Ballot opening | January 29 – February 20 |
| Ballot review | January 30 – February 20 |
| Canvassing Board meetings | See Canvassing Board page |
| Incoming ballot sort |
January 27 – February 20 |
| Logic and Accuracy test of mail ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | January 28 at 1 p.m. |
| Mail ballot scanning | January 30 – February 20 |
| Provisional ballots | February 18 – February 20 |
| Signature verification and envelope review | January 27 – February 20 |
February 11, 2020 King Conservation District Election
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alternate format ballots, including signature verification | January 27 – February 27 |
| Ballot drop boxes | January 23 – February 11 |
| Ballot review | January 30 – February 27 |
| Ballot scanning |
January 30 – February 27 |
| Canvassing Board meetings | See Canvassing Board page |
| Logic and Accuracy test of mail ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | January 28 at 1 p.m. |
Contact Elections
Email: elections@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-296-VOTE (8683)
TTY: Relay 711
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