Observe election activities

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.

April 27, 2021 Special Election

Activity	Dates
Accessible voting units available	April 7 – April 27
Alternate format ballots	April 12 – May 6
Ballot drop boxes	April 8 – April 27
Ballot opening	April 14 – May 6
Ballot review	April 14 – May 6
Canvassing Board meetings	See Canvassing Board page
Incoming ballot sort	April 12 – May 6
Logic and Accuracy test of mail ballot scanning and tabulation equipment	April 13 at 1 p.m.
Mail ballot scanning	October 22 – November 23
Provisional ballots	April 30 – May 6
Signature verification and envelope review	April 12 – May 6
Vote centers	April 7 – April 27

March 23, 2021 King Conservation District Election

Activities take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the dates noted below and on Election Day, March 23.

Activity	Dates
Alternate format ballots, including signature verification	March 1 – 30
Ballot review	March 1 – 30
Ballot scanning	March 11 – 30
Logic and Accuracy test of mail ballot scanning and tabulation equipment	March 10 at 1 p.m.