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Jan. 18, 2006

Registration deadline fast approaching

Registration deadline fast approachingIf you live in one of the many school districts participating in the upcoming February 7 special election and haven’t registered to vote, King County Elections is extending its office hours to register voters. The King County Elections office in downtown Seattle will be open Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate new registration applicants. Monday, January 23 is the last day to register to vote in person at the King County Elections office.

In addition to the extended Saturday office hours, King County Elections is offering in-person voter registration this weekend at Bellevue Square from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22. The registration booth will be located on the second floor of Bellevue Square between Aveda and Johnston & Murphy stores.

Thirty ballot measures are on the ballot in the February special election. Voters will determine the outcome of levy and bond measures in 14 school districts throughout King County. Voters on Vashon Island will vote on a proposal to form a new hospital district including electing commissioners to govern the district if approved.

Only voters who live in areas of the county with issues on the ballot can cast a ballot for the February 7 special election. Find out if you live in an area with a measure on the ballot or confirm your registration and find your polling place at https://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/voterlookup.aspx

To register to vote in the February 7 Special Election:

  • You must be 18 years old by February 7;
  • You must be a United States citizen;
  • You must be a resident of King County.

Who cannot register to vote?

  • Anyone who does not meet the requirements for registration.
  • Anyone declared by the courts to be mentally incompetent.
  • Anyone convicted of a felony, and has not had his/her civil rights restored.

King County Elections is open weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.


Updated: Jan 18, 2006


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