Sept. 13, 2005

Voters traveling to Gulf Coast states to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina still have many options for casting a vote in King County’s Primary and General Elections.

Options for casting a ballot are available to both survivors of the hurricane and relief workers unable to make it home to vote.

"We salute the efforts of King County residents who are in the Gulf Coast assisting the victims of Katrina and remind them that just because they are away does not mean they can’t vote," said Dean Logan, director of Records, Elections and Licensing Services. "If the post office can’t reach you and Federal Express can, we’ll express mail a ballot to a nearby store where you can pick it up. Providing assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina shouldn’t preclude these voters and those who are away from home from voting."

In addition to the relief workers from King County, there are currently 31 voters from King County located in Gulf Coast areas affected by Hurricane Katrina where mail service has been temporarily suspended. The county is urging family members to share information on how to receive a ballot.

Options relief workers and other King County registered voters in Gulf Coast states can use for voting include:

• One-time absentee request form. Registered voters can apply online to vote absentee for either the Primary or General Election (https://www.kingcounty.gov/elections). This can also be done over the phone by calling the King County Elections Office at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

• Faxed or email ballots. A request can be made for a ballot to be faxed or emailed. Contact King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE or email elections@kingcounty.gov. A ballot will be faxed or emailed along with instructions on how to vote.

Updated: Sept.13, 2005

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