Citizens who want to vote in the August 5 primary election have until Mon., July 7 to register to vote or update voter registration information online or by mail.
King County Elections will mail primary election ballots to all registered voters on July 16, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their address and other information, including their signature, updated.
Voters can check to make sure their registration information is current by:
• Online by visiting http://kingcounty.gov/elections/voterlookup
• Calling the Voter Hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683)
• Visiting King County Elections
919 SW Grady Way, Renton
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Visiting the Voter Registration Annex
500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle.
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Voters who miss the July 7 deadline to update their registration should still contact the Elections office to update their information for future elections. King County residents not currently registered in Washington can register in person at the Elections office through July 28.
Who can register?
To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:
• 18 years old by election day (August 5)
• A United States citizen
• A legal resident of the state of Washington
• Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
Voters can visit the Elections website, www.kingcounty.gov/elections, or call the Elections office at (206) 296-VOTE for assistance and information.
