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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.

November 4, 2025, General Election

Election Activity Dates
Alternate format ballots

September 22 – October 16
Monday and Thursdays only
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays

October 20 – November 24
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

Ballot drop boxes open 

October 16 – November 4

Ballot drop box pick up and ballot traying

October 20 - November 4 

Traying only - November 5 - 7 

7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ballot opening

October 22 –November 24
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays

Ballot review October 22 –November 24

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays

Batch audit November 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Canvassing Board meetings Visit the Canvassing Board page
Incoming ballot sort

September 22 – October 16
Monday and Thursdays only
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays

October 20 –November 24
6:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units

October 9 at 9:00 a.m.

Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment October 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment

November 3 at 8:00 a.m.

Mail ballot scanning

October 22 – November 24
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays

Risk Limiting Audit

November 19 at 9:00 a.m.

Signature verification and envelope review

September 22 –October 16
Monday and Thursdays only
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays

October 22 – November 24
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

Vote Centers, accessible voting units available

See Vote Center page for locations and hours

* During the election week (November 3 - 7), ballot processing may work extended hours.
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