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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Election Day?

2008

Primary: August 19, 2008
General: November 4, 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 Elections or to Washington Secretary of State

Where is my polling place?

Contact King County Elections

How do I get an absentee ballot?

Contact King County Elections

Where can I find Election results?

Contact King County Elections

How else can I contact King County Elections?

King County Elections
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

"When will the Mayor, City Council and City Attorney be up for election?

 
 Office Incumbent Year 
 
 Mayor Greg Nickels 2009 
 City Council Position 1 Jean Godden 2011 
 City Council Position 2 Richard Conlin 2009 
 City Council Position 3 Bruce Harrell 2011 
 City Council Position 4 Jan Drago 2009 
 City Council Position 5 Tom Rasmussen 2011 
 City Council Position 6 Nick Licata 2009 
 City Council Position 7 Tim Burgess 2011 
 City Council Position 8 Richard McIver 2009 
 City Council Position 9 Sally Clark 2011 
 City Attorney Tom Carr 2009 
 
   
See also:
Campaigns registered for 2009 Election Year
Campaigns registered for 2011 Election Year

"I want to run for office or start a ballot issue campaign, who should I talk to first?"

Look for information in the Law & Filer Info section of this site.

"When is the 'Filing Deadline' for Candidates and Ballot Issues?"

Look for information in the Law & Filer Info section of this site.

"Does Seattle have Contribution Limits?"

Look for information in the Law & Filer Info section of this site.

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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