Skip to main content

Observing elections activities

Watch us process the election online

Observers from both political parties and non-partisan observers through the King County League of Women Voters are requested to be on site for every election as added assurance of oversight and accountability. If you would like to be an observer, please contact the political party with which you affiliate or the King County League of Women Voters.

Elections are also monitored and formally reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State’s office.

Activities take place at King County Elections headquarters.

November 5, 2024, General Election

Election Activity Dates
Alternate format ballots

September 20 – October 18
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays only
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

October 21 – November 25
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays

Ballot drop boxes open  October 17  November 5 
Ballot drop box pick up and ballot traying

October 18 – November 5
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Possible evening pick-ups from
October 21 - November 1
Approximately 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ballot opening

October 23 – November 25 
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays

Ballot review

October 29 – November 25
4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. weekdays

Batch audit

November 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Canvassing Board meetings Visit the Canvassing Board page
Incoming ballot sort

September 20 – October 18
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays only
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

October 21 – November 25
6:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units

October 10 at 9:00 a.m.

Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment

October 10 at 1:00 p.m.

Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment

November 4 at 6:00 a.m.

Mail ballot scanning

October 24 – November 25
6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays

Risk Limiting Audit

November 19 at 9:00 a.m.

Signature verification and envelope review

September 20 – October 18
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays only
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

September 20 – November 25
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

Vote Centers, accessible voting units available

Renton (Elections Office)

 

Vote Centers open:
Bellevue
Federal Way
Kenmore
Kent
Seattle

October 16 – November 5
8:30 a.m.  4:30 p.m. weekdays *
*Open until 8:00 p.m. Election Day

 

 

November 2, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
November 4, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 5. 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

* During the election week (November 5 - 8), ballot processing may work extended hours.
expand_less