Tuesday, Nov. 8, is the big day — aka Election Day — and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to.
To make your trip to the ballot box as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know info about how and where to vote, along with what you’ll see on your voting sheet — from seats to propositions. 👇
Are you registered? ✏️
If you already registered and your address hasn’t changed, you should have already gotten your ballot in the mail, along with a voter pamphlet.
If your mail-in ballot was lost or damaged, you can search for it online and print out a new one. You can also take a look at a PDF of the voting pamphlet here.
If you haven’t registered, you can still do so in person at a Seattle area voting center through Election Day.
Drop off your ballot 🗳️
Follow the instructions closely, sign the back of the envelope, seal the ballot, then drop it off at one of these 24/7 locations. For the first time, you can also track your ballot by receiving texts or email updates.
Most voting centers will also be open on Sat., Nov. 5 from 10. a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon., Nov. 7 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on Election Day from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for people who may need assistance. Keep in mind that your ballot must be returned to a drop box by 8 p.m. Tues., Nov. 8.
What are we voting on? ✅
In Seattle, there are seven municipal court positions and a primary election-related proposition to decide on. In King County, there’s a prosecuting attorney race, district judge positions, an election-related charter amendment, school district propositions, and a conservation futures levy up for votes.
Statewide, there are representatives, senators, supreme court justices, and court of appeals judges running, plus two advisory votes for measures.
On a national level, there’s a senate race and four US representative races.
Seattle
Municipal court judges (7)
Primary Election Proposition Nos. 1A and 1B
King County
Prosecuting attorney
District Judges (25) | Check your district
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 1
Conservation Futures Levy Proposition No. 1
Highline School District Proposition No. 1
Renton School District Proposition No. 1
State
Secretary of State
State representatives (34)
State senators (12)
Supreme court justices (3)
Court of appeals judges (2)
Advisory vote No. 39
Advisory vote No. 40
Federal
US senator
US representatives (4)
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