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.

August 4, 2026, Primary Election

Election Activity	Dates
Alternate format ballots	June 22 – July 17 Monday and Thursdays only 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 20 – August 17 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
Ballot drop boxes open	July 16 – August 4
Ballot drop box pick up	July 20 – August 4 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ballot traying	July 20 – August 6 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ballot opening	July 22 – August 17 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Ballot review	July 23 – August 17 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Batch audit	August 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Canvassing Board meetings	See calendar
Incoming ballot sort	June 22 – July 17 Monday and Thursdays only 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 20 – August 17 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units	July 9 at 9:00 a.m.
Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment	July 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Mail ballot scanning	July 23 – August 17 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment	August 3 at 8:00 a.m.
Risk Limiting Audit	August 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Signature verification and envelope review	June 22 – July 17 Monday and Thursdays only 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 20 – August 17 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays

* During the election week (August 3 - 7), ballot processing may work extended hours.

Vote Centers, Accessible Voting Units available
Location		Hours of Operation
Renton	King County Election Office 919 SW Grady Way, 98057	July 15 – July 24 weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. July 27 – July 31 weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday August 1, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday August 3, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday August 4, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bellevue	Bellevue College 3000 Landerholm Circle SE U Building, Rooms U312 & 313, 98007	Saturday August 1, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday August 3, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday August 4, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Federal Way	Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center Banquet Hall 650 SW Campus Drive, 98023	Same as Bellevue
Kenmore	Kenmore City Hall 18120 68th AVE NE, 98028	Same as Bellevue
Kent	Green River College, Kent Campus 417 Ramsay Way Ste112, 98032	Same as Bellevue
Seattle	Lumen Field Event Center 800 Occidental Ave S, 98134	Monday August 3, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday August 4, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.