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InfoVote 2009

infoVote 2009 connects you to information about your election-related questions, from voter registration to candidates and issues for King County voters. Included are links to voter's information from statewide and King County offices, plus nonpartisan evaluations and position papers that can help new and seasoned voters make informed decisions about candidates and issues on the ballot.


What's at Stake: Issues & Offices in 2009
Each election may include different candidates and issues in different jurisdictions of the County.

InfoVote 2009 Community Partners
KCLS developed infoVote 2009 in partnership with King County Elections, the League of Women Voters, andt he Municipal League.

Local & State Election Information
These links offer detailed information about specific aspects of elections.

KCLS Resources on Voting & What Governments Do
The election-related materials listed here are available through the KCLS Collection.

News Media
This section includes links to major and alternative news media.

Voting & Government-Related Web Sites
This section provides links to sites offering a variety of perspectives.

General Election November 3, 2009

Key Dates
October 4: Overseas and military ballots mailed.
October 5: Last day for mail and online voter registration and address changes
October 14: Absentee ballots available.
October 16: Absentee ballots mailed to all registered voters.
October 26: Last day of in-person registration for voters
November 3: General Election: Ballots must be postmarked by midnight

Registration and Voting

All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail 20 days prior to each election that they are eligible to cast a vote. Ballots must be postmarked no later than midnight, November 3.

Voter Registration for in King County Residents - 206-296-VOTE
You can register online if you are at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s licenses or Washington State ID card. To vote in the next election, you must register at least 30 days before Election Day.

Ballot Instructions for registered King County Voters

Voter Information for Washington Residents of other counties

Accessible voting Accessible Voting

Voters with disabilities will have the opportunity to cast a private and independent ballot at an accessible voting center. The equipment at these locations provides audio and visual technology which allows voters with limited vision and physical disabilities to vote independently.

Accessible Voting locations and hours of operation will be posted as soon as they become available. King County Elections is moving to a temporary location in Tukwila. Details and location map


Voting is an important part of our living democracy.
Share your commitment to vote by posting your photo on the King County Elections Web site, or view photos posted by others. I Will Vote!


24-hour Ballot drop Boxes (no postage required):

A no-cost option to return your mail ballots

King County has ballot drop boxes throughout the county to provide voters with a way to securely return their ballots without the cost of postage.

For the November 3 general, ballot drop boxes will open on Friday, October 16 and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.

Ballot Drop Box Locations and availability

King County Locations

Auburn Library
1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn, 98002 Ballot Boxes

Black Diamond Library
24707 Roberts Dr., 98010

Covington Library
27100 164th Ave SE, 98042

Library Connection @ Crossroads
15600 NE 8th St., outside of Suite K-11, 98008

Des Moines Library
21620 11th Avenue S., 98198

Earlington Business Center,
919 SW Grady Way, Renton

Fall City Library
33415 SE 42 Pl., 98024

Federal Way 320th Library
848 S 320th St, 98003

Kent Regional Library
212 2nd Ave N, 98032

Lake Forest Park Library
17171 Bothell Way NE, 98155 near the lower level mall entrance

Seattle, King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave., 98104

White Center Library
11220 16th S.W., Seattle, 98146

Woodinville Library
17105 Avondale Rd NE, 98072

Seattle Neighborhood Service Center locations
Ballard
, 5604 22nd Ave NW, 98107
Central, 2301 S Jackson, 98144
Delridge
, 5405 Delridge Way SW, 98106
Lake City, 12525 28th Ave NE, 98125
Southeast, 3815 S Othello St, 98118
University, 4534 University Way NE, 98105

In partnership with:

League of Women Voters The Municipal League of King County King County Elections
2009 VOTE graphic courtesy of Leadership Eastside VOTE Project Team.


Last Updated:October 8, 2009