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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 |
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Alternate format ballots |
September 20 – October 18 |
Ballot drop boxes open | October 17 – November 5 |
Ballot drop box pick up and ballot traying |
October 18 – November 5 Possible evening pick-ups from |
Ballot opening |
October 23 – November 25 |
Ballot review |
October 29 – November 25 |
Batch audit |
November 7 at 9:00 a.m. |
Canvassing Board meetings | Visit the Canvassing Board page |
Incoming ballot sort |
September 20 – October 18 |
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 |
Risk Limiting Audit |
November 19 at 9:00 a.m. |
Signature verification and envelope review |
September 20 – October 18 |
Vote Centers, accessible voting units available Renton (Elections Office)
Vote Centers open: |
October 16 – November 5
November 2, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
* During the election week (November 5 - 8), ballot processing may work extended hours. |