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Observing elections activities
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Observers from both political parties and non-partisan observers through the King County League of Women Voters are requested to be on site for every election as added assurance of oversight and accountability. If you would like to be an observer, please contact the political party with which you affiliate or the King County League of Women Voters.
Elections are also monitored and formally reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State’s office.
Activities take place at King County Elections headquarters.
February 10, 2026 Special Election
| Election Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alternate format ballots |
January 12 - January 23 January 26 - February 19 |
| Ballot drop boxes open |
January 22 - February 10 |
| Ballot drop box pick up and ballot traying |
January 26 - February 10 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Ballot opening |
January 28 - February 19 |
| Ballot review | October 22 –November 24
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays |
| Batch audit | February 12 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Canvassing Board meetings | Visit the Canvassing Board page |
| Incoming ballot sort |
January 12 - January 23 January 26 - February 19 |
| Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units |
January 15 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | January 15 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment |
February 9 at 8:00 a.m. |
| Mail ballot scanning |
January 29 – February 19 |
| Risk Limiting Audit |
February 18 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Signature verification and envelope review | January 12 - January 23
January 26 – February 19 |
|
Vote Centers, accessible voting units available Renton (Elections Office) |
January 21 – February 9 February 10 Election Day |
| * During the election week (February 9 - 13), ballot processing may work extended hours. |