2008 News Releases

Oct. 3
Ballots in the mail for Americans abroad
Today King County Elections mailed 15,419 ballots to voters living overseas, out of the state or who serve in the military; two days before the state deadline. The early mailing allows extra transit time for voters to receive and return their mail ballots for the upcoming General Election and meets the United States Department of Justice’s recommended timeframe.  
Oct. 3
Want to vote in November? You have to register first
The deadline for most voters to register to vote or update their registration information is fast approaching: tomorrow. Saturday, Oct. 4 is the last day for mail in and online voter registrations and transfers for the Nov. 4 General Election. Voters not currently registered in Washington have until Oct. 20 to register in-person to vote at the King County Elections office in Renton.  
Sept. 29
Sat., Oct. 4 extended voter registration hours
Time is running out for people who recently moved to update their address or register to vote in time to participate in the historical Nov. 4 General Election. The deadline to register to vote online, by mail or change your address is Saturday, Oct. 4. King County Elections will have convenient voter registration hours on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New voters in Washington State have until Monday, Oct. 20 to register but must visit election headquarters at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton. 
Sept. 3
Top 2 primary is certified
King County Elections this morning certified the results of the Aug. 19, 2008 primary.  
Sept. 2
Election results posting update
In anticipation of tomorrow’s certification deadline, King County Elections will continue tabulating this evening and results will be posted at 10:30 p.m.  
Aug. 30
Election results posted
Today staff added 301 additional absentee and 255 provisional ballots to the vote totals. 
Aug. 29
Election results posted
In anticipation of Wednesday’s certification deadline, King County Elections will hold extended office hours tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Election Headquarters at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton.  
Aug. 29
New Elway poll: Voters like Top 2 Primary
OLYMPIA - A new statewide poll shows that Washington voters like the new Top 2 Primary and much prefer it to the “pick-a-party” system that required voters to restrict themselves to one party’s candidates. 
Aug. 28
Election results posted
King County Elections staff today added 5,000 additional ballots to the vote totals.  
Aug. 27
Election results posted
King County Elections staff today added 8,259 additional ballots to the vote totals.  
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