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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Election Day?

2008

Primary: August 19, 2008
General: November 4, 2008

Presidential Caucuses: February 9, 2008
Presidential Primary: February 19, 2008

2009

Primary: August 18, 2009
General: November 3, 2009

How do I register to vote?

For questions about registering to vote, qualifications, where to, change of address or name, or you want to help others register to vote, go to King County Records & Elections or to Washington Secretary of State

Where is my polling place?

Contact King County Records & Elections

How do I get an absentee ballot?

Contact King County Records & Elections

How else can I contact King County Records & Elections?

King County Elections Division
919 SW Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-2906
Hours: Weekdays
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
206-296-VOTE (8683) for General information
800-325-6165
(toll free, for use outside of 206 area code)
206-296-0109 TTY
206-296-0108 FAX
elections@kingcounty.gov

"Does Seattle have Contribution Limits?"

Yes there are limits. Candidates on the ballot in 2009 (Mayor, City Attorney or City Council) can not accept contributions of more than $700 from any person (individual, business, or corporation). City of Seattle ballot issue campaigns do not have contribution limits except during the final 21 days before an election. During that time, no person can contribute more than $5,000 to a ballot issue campaign.

"With State and Federal Elections a person can contribute a certain amount in the primary and then the same amount in the general election. Is it the same with the City?"

No, it is not the same. The $700 limit applies to the entire election cycle, there is not a separate limit for the primary and another limit for the general.

"My boss wants the legal citation for the contribution limit. Where can I find it?"

SMC 2.04.370 addresses the contribution limit for City campaigns. You can find the Elections law on our Law and Filer Info page by clicking on the link to Law, then clicking on the link to Seattle Elections Codes, and selecting "2.04 Election Campaign Contributions."

From time to time, the limit may be adjusted for inflation by Rule. To see the current contribution limit set by Rule, Click on the link to Law and Filer Info, Select Rules (on the right), follow the links to the Rules, and Select Browse. The Inflation Adjustment rule will be at the top of the page. [SMC 2.04.370, SEEC Elections Code Rules Inflation Adjustment ]

Where is information about Seattle School District Candidates and School District Ballot Issues?

School District Candidates and School District Ballot Issue Campaigns are not required to file campaign disclosure reports with the City. Campaign disclosure reports for these races can be found at Washington State Public Disclosure Commission

Where is information about Municipal Court Candidates?

Municipal Court candidates appear in the City’s section of the Voters’ pamphlet, but are not required to file campaign disclosure reports with the City. Campaign disclosure reports for these races can be found at Washington State Public Disclosure Commission

Can they put a lawn sign there?

If you have questions about the size, placement, or duration of a sign’s existence in your line of sight, refer to City of Seattle Yard Sign Regulations

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