Primary ballots due Aug. 16 | ELECTION 2011

• Ballots: Primary election ballots were mailed July 27 to all King County voters. The Election Day deadline to return ballots is Aug. 16. Ballots can be returned at a ballot drop box or through the mail, which requires a first class stamp. Ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 16 or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Aug. 16. In Federal Way, a drop box for ballots is available at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S.

August 12, 2011 1:42 pm
The Federal Way Mirror is your source for local election information in 2011.
The Federal Way Mirror is your source for local election information in 2011.

• Ballots: Primary election ballots were mailed July 27 to all King County voters. The Election Day deadline to return ballots is Aug. 16. Ballots can be returned at a ballot drop box or through the mail, which requires a first class stamp. Ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 16 or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Aug. 16. In Federal Way, a drop box for ballots is available at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S.

• Federal Way voters: For this primary, Federal Way voters are deciding on three ballot items. The top two candidates in each race will advance to the November general election.

The Federal Way City Council position 3 candidates are Roger Flygare, Susan Honda, Mark Koppang and Scott Sparling. For the Federal Way School Board position 3 race, voters will decide among Carrie BeSerra, Liz Drake and Danny Peterson.

Lastly, there is a King County renewal levy for veterans services (Prop. 1). Click here to learn more.

• Resources: Read candidate endorsements by The Mirror’s editorial board. For more news from this election season, click here.

• Results: Results from next week’s primary election will be available on the Federal Way Mirror’s website and will appear in print next Saturday.

• Info: www.kingcounty.gov/elections or (206) 296-8683.