Library: Vote!: Overview

What's on the ballot?

2024 Washington General Election Voters’ Guide
Find information about races for U.S. Congress, the Washington State Legislature and other issues on the ballot.
Ballotpedia
Ballotpedia is a nonprofit and nonpartisan online political encyclopedia that covers federal, state, and local politics, elections, and public policy in the United States.
Vote Smart
Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States.
FactCheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County
Sponsors free, non-partisan candidate forums, monthly public forums, and ballot issues forums. Advocates on issues such as education, transportation, land use, ethics, and healthcare.
Democrats.org
Democratic Party history, leaders, issues, events.
GOP.com
Republican Party platform, issues, history.
Progressive Voters Guide
See who and what local community organizations endorse. National, state, and local issues.
Washington Secretary of State
Information on voting, candidates, initiatives, and more for the entire state.

Ballot Processing Live Cams
See how ballots are processed by watching King County Elections' live cams.
Become an Election Observer
Observers from the political parties are requested to be on site for every election.

VoteWA
Washington's online voter registration system. Not sure if you're registered? Need to update your address? Click here!
Rock the Vote
Not a WA resident? Register in another state!
Register to Vote in King County
Information on voter registration regulations and deadlines, forms, addresses, and non-traditional voters. Register in person at a Vote Center up through Election Day!
Voting Rights Restoration for the Formerly Incarcerated
Information on voting after a felony conviction.

Find a Ballot Drop Box in King County
There's even one on Central's campus outside the NE corner of the Broadway-Edison building! Drop boxes close at 8 PM on Election Day.
Accessible Voting Options
Information on accessible voting centers and the online ballot marking program for voters with disabilities or those who need assistance voting.
Vote in Person
Visit a Vote Center by 8 PM on Election Day.
Lost or Damaged Your Ballot?
Request a new one.

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Track Your Ballot
Make sure your vote is counted, and find out what to do if your ballot is challenged.

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