With the November 3 general election approaching, Snoqualmie Valley voters will decide several state and federal races and weigh in on statewide ballot measures. Here’s a look at the key election dates, voting information and races affecting local residents.
Key Election Dates
- October 14: Ballots mailed to registered voters.
- October 15: Ballot drop boxes opened.
- October 26: Deadline to register to vote or update voter information online or by mail. Mailed registrations must be received by this date.
- November 3: Election Day. Ballots must be postmarked by November 3 or returned to an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Voters can also register and vote in person at a county vote center until 8 p.m.
How to Register and Vote
Voters can register or update their registration online at the VoteWA Voter Portal. After the October 26 deadline, registration and updates must be completed in person at a King County vote center by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Completed ballots can be returned by mail, deposited in an official ballot drop box or delivered to a vote center. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 3, while drop boxes close at 8 p.m. that day.
Ballot drop boxes are available throughout the Snoqualmie Valley. Voters can find their nearest drop box and information about vote center locations on the King County Elections website.
Voters who have not received their ballot, need a replacement or want to check whether their ballot has been received and accepted can visit the voter portal or contact King County Elections at 206-296-8683.
Races on the November Ballot
Snoqualmie Valley voters will select representatives for Congress and the Washington State Legislature. Depending on their address, Valley voters fall within Legislative District 5 or Legislative District 12.
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 8
- Kim Schrier (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Spencer Meline (Prefers Republican Party)
Legislative District 5, State Representative Position 1
- Zach Hall (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Michelle Bennett (Prefers Republican Party)
Legislative District 5, State Representative Position 2
- Lisa Callan (Prefers Democratic Party)
- Patrick Peacock (Prefers Republican Party)
Legislative District 12, State Representative Position 1
- Brian Burnett (Prefers Republican Party)
- Stacy Willoughby (Prefers Democratic Party)
Legislative District 12, State Representative Position 2
- Mike Steele (Prefers Republican Party)
- Maggie Adams (Prefers Democratic Party)
Statewide Ballot Initiatives
Washington voters will consider three statewide initiatives in the November 3 election.
- Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: State and Local Taxes
- Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: Parental Rights in Public Schools
- Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: Participation in K–12 School Athletics
Voters can find detailed information about candidates and ballot measures appearing on their ballots at the Washington State General Election Voter’s Guide.
