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Next Election

• 2025 August 5th Primary Election

• What's on the ballot?

  • 2025 Primary Election
    • Candidates
    • Ballot measures

• What did your fellow Democrats vote to endorse?

  • Here are our 2025 Endorsements:

• Get your ballot in by:

  • Tuesday, August 5th at 8pm

How to Vote

1. Register to Vote

   • Need to register or change your voting address? You can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before an election.
     
     
   • You can register online until Monday, August 3rd, or you can register in-person at King County Elections Headquarters through election day.
     
     
   • Registrations done by mail need to be *received*, not postmarked, by the 8-day deadline.

    

   • Online

   You can register online, 24 hours a day, at the Washington Secretary of State's website. You will need to register online at least 8 days in advance of the next election. 

   To register online, you will need either:

   • A current Washington State driver license, or
   • A current Washington State ID card, or
   • Last 4 digits of Social Security Number

   If you do not have either of these, you can still register by mail or in-person.

   
   • By mail

   Download and print a voter registration form from the Secretary of State. Forms are available in many languages. They need to receive the registration at least 8 days in advance of the next election, so plan to mail in early.

   Mail your completed form to:

    

   King County Elections
   919 SW Grady Way
   Renton, WA 98057

   
   *** Not sure if you're already registered? Verify your status here! ***
   

   
   Receive Your Ballot in the Postal Mail

   Ballots will be mailed on July 16th and should arrive between the 19th and 21th. Everyone should have received their ballot by Monday, July 21st. If you haven’t seen it by then, you should call King County Elections at (206) 296-VOTE (8683) or visit their website.
   
   If needed, here's how to:
   
   • Update your address
   • Request a replacement ballot

2. Complete and Turn-In Your Ballot

   • Ballots may be returned to a ballot drop box or via US Postal mail (no stamp needed!).
   • Find your nearest Drop Box here.
   • Ballot drop boxes close at 8pm SHARP on Tuesday, August 5th.
   • Ballots sent via US Postal mail must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, February 11th. 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!

What did the 46th District Democrats endorse this year?

Read the list here: 46th District Democrats 2025 Primary Election Endorsements

Problems? Call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683) or visit them in-person at King County Elections Headquarters.

New Voter? Watch this Video Guide from King County Elections on "How to Vote" ⬇️

Why to Vote?

Our elected officials shape the system we all live in. From how fair the tax and justice system 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.

Thank you for voting!

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