King County Elections will mail ballots July 15 for the August 4 primary election. Voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately and may arrive on a different day than ballots. Voters may also check MyVoterGuide online for a customized voters’ pamphlet.

There are a total of 165 candidates and 45 offices on the ballot, with 27 jurisdictions participating in the primary. There are five measures on the ballot from three jurisdictions.

King County Elections has forecast a turnout of 30 percent for this election.

Options for returning ballots

Voters should read and follow directions on their ballots, sign the return envelope, and get ballots back before the Aug. 4 election day deadline. Mailed ballots need a first-class stamp; postage is now 49 cents. Voters also have 24 locations to return ballots without a stamp by 8 p.m. on Aug. 4, including permanent drop box locations, scheduled ballot drop-off vans and Accessible Voting Centers.

In-person voter registration deadline

Citizens not yet registered to vote in Washington state have until 4:30 p.m. on July 27 to register in person at King County Elections offices to vote in the primary election:

King County Elections headquarters

919 SW Grady Way

Renton, WA 98057

Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

King County Voter Registration Annex

500 4th Avenue

Room 440

Seattle, WA 98104

Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2–4:30 p.m.

For more information call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).