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Observing elections activities
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Observers from both political parties and non-partisan observers through the King County League of Women Voters are requested to be on site for every election as added assurance of oversight and accountability. If you would like to be an observer, please contact the political party with which you affiliate or the King County League of Women Voters.
Elections are also monitored and formally reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State’s office.
Activities take place at King County Elections headquarters.
November 4, 2025, General Election
| Election Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alternate format ballots |
September 22 – October 16 October 20 – November 24 |
| Ballot drop boxes open |
October 16 – November 4 |
| Ballot drop box pick up and ballot traying |
October 20 - November 4 Traying only - November 5 - 7 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Ballot opening |
October 22 –November 24 |
| Ballot review | October 22 –November 24
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays |
| Batch audit | November 6 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Canvassing Board meetings | Visit the Canvassing Board page |
| Incoming ballot sort |
September 22 – October 16 October 20 –November 24 |
| Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units |
October 9 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Logic and Accuracy Test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment | October 9 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Mid-Election Logic and Accuracy test of ballot scanning and tabulation equipment |
November 3 at 8:00 a.m. |
| Mail ballot scanning |
October 22 – November 24 |
| Risk Limiting Audit |
November 19 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Signature verification and envelope review |
September 22 –October 16 October 22 – November 24 |
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Vote Centers, accessible voting units available |
See Vote Center page for locations and hours |
| * During the election week (November 3 - 7), ballot processing may work extended hours. |