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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.
August 4, 2026, Primary Election
| Election Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alternate format ballots |
June 22 – July 17 July 20 – August 17 |
| Ballot drop boxes open | July 16 – August 4 |
| Ballot drop box pick up |
July 20 – August 4 |
| Ballot traying |
July 20 – August 6 |
| Ballot opening |
July 22 – August 17 |
| Ballot review |
July 23 – August 17 |
| Batch audit |
August 6 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Canvassing Board meetings | Visit the Canvassing Board page |
| Incoming ballot sort |
June 22 – July 17 July 20 – August 17 |
| Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units |
July 9 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment |
July 9 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment |
August 3 at 8:00 a.m. |
| Mail ballot scanning |
July 23 – August 17 |
| Risk Limiting Audit |
August 13 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Signature verification and envelope review |
June 22 – July 17 July 20 – August 17 |
|
Renton (Elections Office) Vote Center |
July 15 – July 26 |
|
Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore and Kent Vote Centers * Accessible voting units are available |
August 1, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
|
Seattle Vote Center * Accessible voting units are available |
August 1, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| * During the election week (August 3 - 7), ballot processing may work extended hours. |