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Voting Guides in Other Languages
King County Elections provides ballots and voter materials in these languages:
中文 (Chinese) | 한국어 (Korean) | Español (Spanish) | Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) | Русский (Russian) | Soomaali (Somali)
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Next Election
2026 August 4th Primary Election
- Be sure to visit our endorsements page to see who we think should earn your vote.
- Ballots are mailed by mid-July — you can vote as soon as yours arrives.
- Need to register or update your address? Register online through July 27th; you can also register or update in person through 8 p.m. on Election Day (Aug 4).
- Have your ballot in by Tuesday, August 4th — drop-box by 8 p.m., or postmarked by Election Day.
Have your ballot in by Tuesday, August 4th at 8pm!
How to Vote
Register to Vote
Receive Your Ballot in the Postal Mail
Complete and Turn in Your Ballot
- Ballots may be returned to a ballot dropbox or via US Postal mail (no stamp needed!).
- Ballot dropboxes close at 8pm on Tuesday, November 4th.
- Ballots sent via US Postal mail must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, November 4th.
- King County Elections recommends dropping your ballot in the mail by the Friday before the election to make sure it gets postmarked in time to get counted.
- Track your ballot and make sure your vote gets counted!
- Problems? Visit a King County Elections Vote Center
- Video Guide from King County Elections ⬇️
Why Vote
Our elected officials shape the system we all live in. From how fair our tax and justice systems are, to the quality of our roads, sidewalks, and schools, the candidates we elect in November will make decisions that impact every aspect of our lives. A democracy only works for all of us when we all vote.
Ask Michelle Obama. She has a few thoughts on the subject: