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Next Election
2025 August 5th Primary Election
- Be sure to visit our endorsements page to see who we think should earn your vote.
- View the candidates here, and the ballot measures here.
- Mail-in ballots and the voters’ pamphlet will be mailed out on July 16th.
- Need to register or change your voting address? You can register online through July 28th.
Voting starts on July 17th.
Have your ballot in by Tuesday, August 5th at 8pm!
How to Vote
Register to Vote
Receive Your Ballot in the Postal Mail
- Ballots for the August 5th Primary Election will be mailed out on July 16th.
- Update your address
Complete and Turn in Your Ballot
- Ballots may be returned to a ballot dropbox or via US Postal mail (no stamp needed!).
- Ballot dropboxes close at 8pm on Tuesday, August 5th.
- Ballots sent via US Postal mail must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, August 5th.
- 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!
- Problems? Visit a King County Elections Vote Center
- Video Guide from King County Elections ⬇️
Why Vote
Our elected officials shape the system we all live in. From how fair our tax and justice systems 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: