The 2010 Primary Election got underway last Wednesday with ballots being mailed to all registered King County voters.
Many voters got right to work by voting and returning their ballots the same day they received them.
“We have already received about 1,500 ballots back to Elections,” said Sherril Huff, Director of Elections. “We are projecting a total county return of about 45 percent for this election.”
Elections officials are reminding voters to carefully follow the instructions. This helps contain the cost of administering elections and ensures that everyone’s vote gets counted. In every election there are voters who send their ballots in, but miss a few essential steps:
• Be sure to sign the voter’s oath on the return envelope. Without that signature, Elections can not process the ballot.
• Vote using a blue or black pen.
• Finally, try to get your ballot returned as soon as possible, but it must absolutely be postmarked no later than Election Day, Aug. 17, to be counted.
Voters may also return their ballots by 8 p.m. on Election Day to one of two ballot drop boxes or to an accessible voting center. Ballots returned this way do not require postage.
When voters return their ballots early, it helps Elections to be more efficient and it means a greater percentage of ballots will be counted for the Election Day results report.
If voters have not received their ballot in the mail or if they have any question about elections, they can call (206)296-8683. More information is available at on the Elections Web site, www.kingcounty.gov/elections.
