King County Elections mailed approximately 1.4 million ballots on Wednesday, Oct. 16 for the Nov. 5 general election.

A turnout of 82% (1.1 million ballots) is projected by King County Elections staff, according to an Oct. 16 media release. Races for president, governor and the Legislature are on the ballot along with statewide initiatives.

Voters’ pamphlets, featuring statements from each candidate and about each measure, have already begun to arrive in voters’ mailboxes earlier this week. Every household will receive two pamphlets, one from King County Elections and one from the Secretary of State’s Office. Voters can also access a personalized voters’ guide on My Voter Information.

Voters will receive their ballots in the coming days and should have them by the Monday, Oct. 21 mail delivery. Voters who have not received their ballots by Oct. 21 can call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

King County Elections is providing I Voted stickers in every ballot packet for this election. After moving to vote-by-mail 15 years ago, voters have regularly requested the return of an I Voted sticker. The August 2024 primary election was the first election in which these custom-designed stickers were sent to voters.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 5, or returned to one of the 84 official drop box locations across the county. Drop boxes are open 24-hours, seven days a week, until 8 p.m. sharp on Election Day.

The deadline to register to vote online is Oct. 28. Voters can register and vote through 8 p.m. on Election Day at any of King County Election’s Vote Center locations.

All voters are encouraged to track their ballot to make sure their voice heard. Voters can also sign up for ballot alerts to receive text and email notifications about their ballot status from when it’s mailed to when it’s verified and counted by King County Elections. Simply opt in online through King County Election’s ballot tracker.