Time is winding down for you to get your ballot in

Be sure join the count in the February 9 special election

King County voters have until Tuesday night to be part of the February special election. Nearly 1.1 million ballots were sent to all active voters three weeks ago and ballots must be postmarked by Feb. 9 in order for them to count.

All voters should follow these guidelines when voting their mail ballot:

1. Carefully follow all instructions, and review your ballot from top to bottom and front to back.
   
   
2. Take your time when signing your voter oath. The signature on every ballot envelope is verified before your ballot moves toward being counted.
   
   
3. Respond immediately if you are contacted by King County Elections. You may have forgotten to sign the return envelope or your signature may not match your voter registration record.
   
   
4. Make sure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day. Ballots without postage can be returned to a ballot drop box until 8 p.m. on election night. Please note: King County Elections has reduced the number of available ballot drop boxes. Please view the drop box locations before heading out at http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/voting/ballotdropboxes.aspx. Ballots can be dropped off during business hours at one of King County’s three accessible voting centers, without the cost of postage.
   
   
5. Track your ballot! Visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections to track your ballot online at three points as it is processed.
   
   

Accessible voting options

Voters with disabilities can cast a private and independent ballot using an accessible voting unit at the following locations on Monday or Tuesday:

• King County Elections, 9010 East Marginal Way S, Tukwila, 98108
  Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  Tuesday, Election Day: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Room 121, Bellevue, 98009 and
  Union Station, 401 S. Jackson St, Seattle, 98104
  Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Tuesday, Election Day: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Equipment at the accessible voting centers provides an audio and touch-screen ballot in English and Chinese. With large font, high contrast and a key pad device, voting is made easy for voters with disabilities.

For more information on Tuesday’s election, visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections or call 206-296-VOTE (8683).