New voters can still register for the Special Election in King County
Published 3:03 pm Thursday, January 27, 2011
King County residents still have time to register to vote for the Feb. 8 Special Election. If you are not currently registered to vote in Washington, visit the King County Elections office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31.
“Register to vote now and you can still participate in the current election,” said Sherril Huff, Elections director. “Once you’re registered, you’ll have the opportunity to vote in upcoming elections and be part of important decisions that affect our future.”
Special Election ballots must be postmarked by Feb. 8 or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on that day. There are six ballot drop box locations for this election where you can return your ballot without a stamp.
The Special Election is under way, and voters are already returning their ballots. Registered voters who have not received a ballot, or need a replacement, should call the voter hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683).
How to register to vote
People who are not currently registered to vote in Washington should visit the Elections office at 9010 East Marginal Way S. in Tukwila by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31 to register in person. Elections office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who can vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
* 18 years old by Feb. 8
* A United States citizen
* A legal resident of the state of Washington
* Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
Voters can visit the Elections Web site, www.kingcounty.gov/elections.
