Ballot pre-processing

The 8:15 p.m. results will represent a record number of ballots tabulated for Election Day reporting in King County. This reflects the increased efficiencies of Vote by Mail and King County Elections new technology. 

Voters still have 1.5 hours to drop off ballots or vote at accessible voting locations. 

King County Elections has been processing ballots for several weeks. This includes deflapping, signature verification,  opening, adjudication and scanning. 

By state law, we can't begin counting ballots until 8 p.m., however, efficient ballot pre-processing means results from about 250,000 voters will be counted at 8 p.m. tonight.