The long wait is finally over - Election Day is approaching! It's important to me that every voice is heard, especially in this critical election, and that's why your vote matters.
Making it more convenient to vote is a reason why last week, King County Elections Director Julie Wise and I cut the ribbon on our newest official ballot drop box. Located at the North Bellevue Community Center, this location offers another option for community members to return their ballots before Election Day on November 5. I am so grateful to have been a part of this grand opening and am excited to see voters use it in the coming days!
Did you get your ballot?
Ballots mailed on October 16 and should have been received by October 21. If you registered to vote but did not receive your ballot, please contact the King County Elections Office by phone at 206-296-8683 or by email at elections@kingcounty.gov to request a replacement ballot. You can also log in to My Voter Information to request a replacement ballot online, or visit a Vote Center.
How do you return your ballot?
Once you've filled out your ballot, there are three ways to return it:
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A ballot drop box: Return your ballot to one of King County's 84 ballot drop boxes by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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By mail: You can vote and return your ballot, without a stamp, through the U.S. Postal Service as soon as you receive it. To make sure your ballot gets postmarked in time to be counted, it should be mailed by Friday, November 1st.
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A Vote Center: Vote Centers are available to voters who need assistance completing their ballot. Trained staff and specialized equipment are available to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot. At all Vote Centers, voters can register for the first time, update their registration, get a replacement ballot, or use an accessible voting device.
Haven't registered yet?
It's not too late! There are three ways to register to vote:
- Register online by October 28.
- Download and print a voter registration form. These forms must be mailed back in and received by the King County Elections Office by October 28.
- Register to vote in-person at the King County Elections Office in Renton, or at a local Vote Center.
Did your vote get counted?
You can track your ballot online using King County's ballot notification program to make sure your vote counts. Voters can sign-up to receive text messages, emails (or both!) about when their ballot is mailed, when King County Elections received it, and when their signature has been verified (or if there’s an issue with their signature).
Apply to serve on the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission
The City of Kirkland is accepting applications for their Cultural Arts Commission! The Cultural Arts Commission advises the City Council on public art acquisitions and loans, reviews and recommends projects for the City’s public arts program, and promotes planning and development for arts, culture and heritage in the community. If you live or work in Kirkland and have an interest in the arts, you’re eligible to apply! Applications are due by 4:00 pm, November 1.
Share your vision for arts and culture in Bellevue
The City of Bellevue wants to hear from you! You can fill out a short online survey to weigh in on your experiences with arts and culture in Bellevue and your vision for the future. The survey is open until Thursday, October 31 and will be used by the city and Arts Commission to inform support for the arts.
On Sunday, October 27 from 4:00-6:30 pm, join Redmond Fire, Police, Public Works, and Parks for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat. Come out to Fire Station 11 (8450 161st Ave NE, Redmond) for trick-or-treating, games, and community fun. This event is free and open to all ages!
King County Climate Team is seeking your input on priorities for the County’s next Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP), which will guide King County’s climate work for 2025 - 2030. This includes actions that reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for the impacts of climate change, support community resilience, and develop green career pathways for King County residents. Take the SCAP Feedback survey by November 1. It’s available in 12 languages and only takes a few minutes!
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