Citizens who want to vote in the February 13 special election have until Monday, January 15 to register to vote or update voter registration information online or by mail. Please note that January 15 is a federal holiday and the King County Elections office and the King County Elections Annex will be closed.
King County Elections will mail special election ballots to registered voters on January 24, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their address and other information, including their signature, updated.
Voters can check to make sure their registration information is current by:
- Using My Voter Information
- Calling the Voter Hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683)
- Visiting King County Elections
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Visiting the King County Elections Annex
500 4th Avenue, Room 440, Seattle
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How to register to vote
- Online: the easiest way to register to vote
- By mail: Download a registration form and mail it in
- In person: at King County Elections or the King County Elections Annex
Voters who miss the January 15 deadline to update their registration should still contact the Elections office to update their information for future elections. King County residents not currently registered in Washington can register in person at the Elections office through February 5.
Who can register?
To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of Washington state
- At least 18 years old by election day
- Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
- Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Voters can visit the Elections website or contact the Elections office for assistance and information.
