Today, King County Elections (KCE) mailed nearly 1.4 million ballots for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election. KCE is projecting 40% turnout for this election. Voters’ pamphlets, featuring statements from each candidate and about each measure, will also arrive in mail boxes this week. Voters can access a personalized voters’ guide on My Voter Information.
Voters will receive their ballots in the coming days and should have them by the Monday, July 22 mail delivery. Voters who have not received their ballots by Monday can call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).
For the first time since moving to vote-by-mail fifteen years ago, KCE is sending I Voted stickers directly to each voter right inside their ballot packet.
“For many years, we’ve heard from our voters that they want an I Voted sticker, and we are thrilled to be able to make their dream a reality. I am so excited to be able to send these custom-designed stickers to every voter across the county – and I challenge every voter to turn in their ballot and wear their I Voted sticker with pride,” said Julie Wise, King County Director of Elections. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, August 6, or returned to one of the 81 official drop box locations across the county. Drop boxes are open 24-hours, seven days a week, until 8 p.m. sharp on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote online is July 29. Voters can register and vote through 8 p.m. on Election Day at any of KCE’s Vote Center locations. All voters are encouraged to track their ballot to make sure their voice heard. Voters can also sign up for ballot alerts to receive text and email notifications about their ballot status from when it’s mailed to when it’s verified and counted by King County Elections. Simply opt in online through KCE’s ballot tracker.
Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots by Friday and open official ballot drop boxes for the more than 4.8 million registered voters across Washington to participate in the August 6 Primary Election.
Ballots must be returned to a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. Aug. 6, or, if mailed using the postage-paid envelope included with every ballot, postmarked by Aug. 6 to be accepted. The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing ballots back a week before Election Day. Ballots can also be securely returned via the 599 official drop boxes and voting centers administered by county governments.
All 39 counties have races on the ballot in this election, with 654 elected offices and 94 local measures going before voters. The top two vote-getters for each office will move on to the General Election in November.
“This election is an opportunity to make important decisions that affect us locally and statewide,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said. “I encourage all registered voters to use the state’s comprehensive system of trustworthy resources to participate in this election.”
County elections officials provide voters’ pamphlets with election information directly to residences in their jurisdiction. All voters can use VoteWA.gov to see their personalized Voters’ Guide, check their ballot status and find official drop box locations. Voters can also sign up for text notifications by texting “VOTE” to 868392. Message and data rates may apply. Voters who have not yet registered can still participate in the August 6 Primary. Online registration and updates via VoteWA.gov must be submitted by July 29. In-person registration at county elections offices and voting centers is also available until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
“The Office of the Secretary of State is committed to providing equitable opportunities for your voice to be heard in every election,” Secretary Hobbs said. “I’m proud of the accessible, secure, and trustworthy process that we work with 39 county elections offices to provide throughout the state.”
