Dog eat your ballot? 🐶 Here's how to fetch a new one...& other resources

As of Thursday, King County Elections has received only 40% of the 1.4 million ballots sent to voters. If your ballot is collecting dust, we're here to help. First things first: remember, the last day to vote in the General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m. 📅

❓Misplace your ballot? Not registered to vote? No problem! Head to one of seven King County Elections' vote centers. It's too late to register online, but you can register in-person at one of these vote centers through election day.

❓ 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!

✔️ 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 ballot — no postage necessary — just be sure to have it postmarked no later than Tuesday, Nov. 5!

✔️ If you've voted, and want to track your ballot, go here.

👀 If you're looking for information on who or what is on your ballot, lean into our resource-rich Video Voters' Guide and City Inside/Out debates below 👇.

Presidential election on your mind? Don’t forget about local issues on your ballot. Use our Video Voters' Guide!

You might be focused on the presidential election, but what about local races on your ballot? Our Video Voters’ Guide is here to help, featuring statements from candidates running for Seattle City Council Position 8 and King County Superior Court Judge Position 41.

I-2109, the excise tax on capital gains, heads to voters

Will Washington keep or cut the new capital gains tax on its wealthiest? Voters will decide if this revenue stays or goes!

Fate of state's long-term care rests in the hands of voters

Five years ago, Washington made history with WA Cares, the first state program designed to help residents pay for long-term care. This Nov. 5, voters will decide on Initiative I-2124, which will determine if Washingtonians can opt-out of the program. City Inside/Out hosted a panel of guests on both sides of the initiative.

Can Washington’s climate policy survive? Initiative 2117 puts emission cap to a vote

Voters will decide on Initiative 2117, which could reshape Washington’s climate policy by repealing the Climate Commitment Act. Watch a heated debate for and against the initiative on an all new Seattle University Conversations.

🔥 Natural gas phase-out at stake with Initiative 2066

A similar climate-related debate over access to natural gas and propane is also on the November ballot. City Inside/Out hosted a spirited debate on Initiative 2066, a measure seeking to roll back the state's new climate-oriented law (HB1589) that would phase out natural gas in homes and businesses.

State of play on state races

There are two more initiatives on your Washington ballot. Plus, the electorate will determine who should get the nod on state leadership posts and if Democrats will remain in power in Olympia. State party leaders discuss the Trump factor in local politics on City Inside/Out.

Political pundits have their eyes on critical state lands leadership position

After a primary recount decided by just 49 votes, the statewide race for Commissioner of Public Lands is now down to former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Republican, and King County Council Chair Dave Upthegrove, a Democrat. The two recently shared their vision for this critical role that oversees wildfire preparedness, forest management, and millions of acres of public land.

The race for Superintendent of Public Instruction

The office of the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction is a nonpartisan, statewide-elected position. However, some, including both current candidates for governor, believe it should be an appointed cabinet-level role under the governor. Meet the candidates vying to lead K-12 education for 1.1 million public school students in the state.

Seattle voters face big decision on $1.55 billion transportation levy

Here in Seattle, voters will soon decide on a $1.55 billion transportation levy. Critics call it a costly 'boondoggle,' while supporters argue it's crucial for road and infrastructure repairs and for giving residents more transportation options. City Inside/Out has you looking both ways of the debate.

Rinck & Woo compete for your vote for Seattle's Citywide Position 8 seat

Tanya Woo is running to retain her seat on the Seattle City Council after being appointed to fill the position in January. Newcomer Alexis Mercedes Rinck mounted a formidable challenge and took more than half the vote in the August primary. Both candidates recently faced off in their bid to win the citywide position 8 seat for its remaining 13-month term.

Gen Z voter shares excitement—and pressure—of voting for first time

Did you know Gen Z makes up 25% of the U.S. population? As election day nears, this young voting block is ready to bring change. 🗳️ Hear from one of its members, 19-year-old Oscar Perez, who shares his excitement (and nerves) about voting in his first presidential election.⁠