Politics & Government
Ballots for Aug. 16 Primary Mailed Today in King County
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day at the latest, or returned to one of 11 drop boxes in King County
King County Elections is mailing out ballots today to registered voters for the Tuesday, Aug. 16 primary.
The ballot features measures as well as contested offices where there are three or more candidates.
The top two vote-getters in each race move on to the general election.
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The countywide $13.3 million Veterans and Human Services Levy is the only measure on the ballot for residents of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The average homeowner would pay $15 more a year in property tax to assist veterans and human services programs.
Voters can return their completed ballots as soon as they receive them in the mail. The deadline to postmark or drop off your ballot is Election Day.
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There are 11 drop boxes in King County, available starting July 28. The deadline to use a drop box is 8 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 16. The closest drop boxes for Enumclaw residents are the Tahoma School District offices in Maple Valley, 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road S.E., and Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. South.
Return your ballot as early as possible for it to be included in results reported on Election Night, and to allow more time for Elections to connect with you if there are any issues verifying your signature.
You can use the Ballot Tracker to see the progress of your ballot at three points:
- Track point one: Your ballot packet was assembled and mailed to you.
- Track point two: King County received your completed ballot.
- Track point three: Your signature was verified and your ballot proceeded through the counting process.