<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Election Connection]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[http://kcelections.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[K. Hosh]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://kcelections.com/author/khosh1/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[February 2019 Special Election: Frequently asked questions and&nbsp;answers]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="1762" data-permalink="https://kcelections.com/2019/02/08/election-faq-and-answers/kce_bb_20161107-3/" data-orig-file="https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg" data-orig-size="6016,4016" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;\u00a9Timothy Aguero Photography&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="kce_bb_20161107-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=1024" class="  wp-image-1762 aligncenter" src="https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=560&#038;h=374" alt="kce_bb_20161107-3" width="560" height="374" srcset="https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=560&amp;h=374 560w, https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=1120&amp;h=748 1120w, https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=768&amp;h=513 768w, https://kingcountyelections.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/kce_bb_20161107-3.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=684 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p>
<p><strong>How do I replace my ballot or ballot envelope?</strong></p>
<p>Visit our <a href="http://bit.ly/2agCaJV">website </a>to get a replacement ballot or envelope.</p>
<p><strong>How do I find a ballot drop box?</strong></p>
<p>Visit our <a href="http://bit.ly/2e93BNi">website</a> to find a drop box near you.</p>
<p><strong>Do I need a stamp to return my ballot?</strong></p>
<p>No, you no longer need a stamp to mail your ballot in King County.<!--more--></p>
<p><strong>Where are the accessible voting centers? </strong></p>
<p>You can vote in person at our office in Renton or Elections Annex in downtown Seattle. Visit our <a href="https://kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/returning-my-ballot/accessible-voting-centers.aspx">website</a> for directions and hours.</p>
<p><strong>How late can I vote?</strong></p>
<p>Ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. Election Day and mailed in ballots must be postmarked by February 12.</p>
<p><b>Will ballot drop boxes remain open during inclement weather? </b></p>
<p>Yes. Ballot drop boxes are open 24/7 and will close promptly at 8 p.m. Election Day.</p>
<p><strong>Can Election Day be extended or postponed if weather conditions result in the post office to close early or prevent me from getting to a ballot drop box? </strong></p>
<p>No. Election Day cannot be moved or extended, per state law.</p>
<p><strong>How do I know my vote was counted?</strong></p>
<p>Follow your ballot with <a href="https://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/vote/myvoterinfo.aspx">My Voter Information</a> to see when we send out, receive and count your ballot.</p>
<p><strong>How often are ballots picked up from drop boxes?</strong></p>
<p>We pick up ballots daily. Some locations will have multiple pickups during Election Day.</p>
<p><strong>I forgot to sign my envelope. What do I do?</strong></p>
<p>We will contact you to get your signature so that your vote is counted.</p>
<p><strong>Can I still register to vote?</strong></p>
<p>The deadline to register to vote for the February 12 Special Election was Monday February 4, 2019.</p>
<p><strong>What if I return my Pierce/Kitsap County ballot to a King County ballot drop box?</strong></p>
<p>No worries! We will forward your ballot to the appropriate county.</p>
<p><strong>How do I get election results?</strong></p>
<p>Election results will be posted to our <a href="https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/results.aspx">website </a>by 8:15 p.m. Election Day.</p>
<p><strong>How do I get an I-voted sticker?</strong></p>
<p>You can download a digital I-voted sticker on our <a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/education-and-outreach/posters-graphics.aspx">website.</a></p>
<p><strong>Can you tell me that you recorded my vote?</strong></p>
<p>No. Once we remove your ballot from its envelope, we don’t know how you voted. This ensures your privacy.</p>
<p><strong>I forgot the security sleeve. Is that ok? </strong></p>
<p>No problem. We’ll still process your ballot securely and confidentially.</p>
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