In mid October, King County Elections sent out nearly 1.4 million ballots to voters. The General Election has been under way for weeks and the last day to vote is this Tuesday, Nov. 8, by 8 p.m.
āļø If you've completed your ballot, you can return it to a safe and secure King County ballot drop box. There are more than 75 scattered across the county and they're accessible 24/7. Find the closest drop box near you! You can also mail your ballotĀ ā no postage necessaryĀ ā just be sure to have it postmarked no later than Tuesday, Nov. 8!
āļø If you've voted, and want to track your ballot, go here.
ā Misplace your ballot? Not registered to vote? No problem! Head to one of six King County Elections' vote centers. The centers will be open for in-person voting Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.
ā What do you need to register to vote? To register to vote, head to an in-person voting center. You will be asked the last four digits of your social security number. If you can't provide those digits, show a government issued ID or passport, and then sign a voter registration verifying you are a Washington resident. That's it!
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 If you're still unsure about some of the local races and ballot measures, head to our handy Video Voters' Guide. The resource features statements from candidates running for King County prosecuting attorney, Seattle Municipal Court judge, as well as pro and con statements for local amendments, levies, and propositions.
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 Washington's Secretary of State appointee Steve Hobbs is in a tight race against Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson to become the state's next elections chief, as partisanship and election security concerns are at an all-time high. The two joined City Inside/Out to share their views on the high-profile position.
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 King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is retiring after four terms. You can decide if the open seat should go to his chief of staff, Leesa Manion, or Federal Way mayor, Jim Ferrell. The candidates faced off about the regionās growing public safety concerns, the backlog of court cases, and their differing approaches to the countyās controversial restorative justice programs.
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 Itās time to vote on a vote to change the future of voting! That may sound confusing, butāokay it definitely is confusingāso we made a short TikTok video breaking down Proposition 1 to help you decide if Seattleites should vote differently, and if so, should we use the approval or ranked choice method?ā ā Ā
City Inside/Out also devoted a show to breaking down the Seattle Proposition 1 ballot measure choices. The show spotlights jurisdictions that use these voting systems.
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 Live in Southeast Seattle? Meet Chipalo Street and Emijah Smith, both political newcomers, want your vote to represent the 37th legislative district in Olympia.Ā
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 Disability rights advocate Darya Farivar and pediatrician Dr. Lelach Rave debate why they are best qualified to serve northeast Seattle'sĀ 46th legislative district seat in Olympia.Ā
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 Leah Griffin and Emily Alvarado, candidates with similar priorities, but very different backgrounds, explain why theyāre the best choice to represent Seattleās 34th legislative district in Olympia.
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