VOTING: It’s Election Day Eve. Here’s where to drop off your ballot in West Seattle

We were in The Junction on Sunday morning when those election workers visited the King County Elections drop box to pick up ballots. As of this morning, KCE has only received 37 percent of the ballots sent out countywide; in West Seattle/South Park, the percentage is a bit higher, 38.6%. There are three drop boxes in West Seattle where you can take your ballot until 8 pm tomorrow (Tuesday, November 8):

Junction (the one shown above – south side of SW Alaska just east of 44th SW)
High Point Library (northeast side of the library, 3411 SW Raymond)
South Seattle College (in front of the admin building, 6000 16th SW)

There are also official drop boxes in White Center and South Park; here’s the full countywide list. You can also send your ballot via USPS mail – no stamp required – but it must be postmarked by tomorrow, so if you’re going to do that, do it today. USPS mailboxes are scattered around the area, but there are drive-up/ride-up boxes at both local post offices (4426 California SW in The Junction and 2721 SW Trenton on the north side of Westwood Village). Here’s our overview of what’s on your ballot.

44 Replies to "VOTING: It's Election Day Eve. Here's where to drop off your ballot in West Seattle"

  • Odd son November 7, 2022 (1:22 pm)

    Thank God, only one more day of commercials.

    • my two cents November 7, 2022 (2:24 pm)

      Wishing for an automated mute anytime a political ad appears.

    • Frog November 7, 2022 (6:57 pm)

      Ya but I will miss the three text messages per day from Tiffany Smiley.  I think she loves me.

      • Rhonda November 7, 2022 (7:38 pm)

        No, Tiffany lives me.

  • momosmom November 7, 2022 (2:15 pm)

    PSA…Before voting go fill your car up and do your weekly grocery shopping then decide who you’re going to vote for! 

    • Gay November 7, 2022 (2:35 pm)

      What a silly suggestion.

    • Lagartija Nick November 7, 2022 (2:42 pm)

      Yes, because everybody knows local politicians are entirely responsible for global inflation. S/

    • shotinthefoot November 7, 2022 (2:57 pm)

      @momosmom: yep! and I am still voting a straight Democrat ticket, because I love this country and treasure our democracy more than I worry about a temporary hike in gas prices. Never forget the 6th of January! 

      • Scarlett November 7, 2022 (4:49 pm)

        I’m sure the poor are ever so grateful for those words of wisdom, SITF.  

        • Shotinthefoot November 7, 2022 (6:40 pm)

          And I’m sure the republicans care a lot about the poor. Thanks for the laugh, Scarlett! 

          • Scarlett November 7, 2022 (8:54 pm)

            But at least Republicans aren’t pretending.  Wealthy Democrats do a rather nice job of keeping their subject’s heads bobbing just above the waterline with a variety of goodies.  Don’t want them to become too prosperous because then, well, they start getting uppity and demanding and – lord forbid – having their own opinions.   

      • momosmom November 7, 2022 (5:39 pm)

        Shotinthefoot, No where did I say which way (party) to vote for and as for 1/6/22 I’ll never forget that either and it saddens me to think there are so many ignorant people like the ones who bombarded the White House!

        • Shotinthefoot November 8, 2022 (6:53 am)

          You didn’t have to say who you were voting for- your regurgitated repub talking points said it all. You’re so sad about January 6th and fascists in our govt yet you’ll still vote for the party actively stripping away our rights, because you’re so worried about gas prices (which has nothing to do with anything, but you fell for the bait!). That’s what makes ME sad. 

      • Seattlite November 7, 2022 (9:48 pm)

        The USA is a Constitutional Republic not a direct democracy.  Read the Constitution and you will not find the word democracy.  The Federalist Papers explain why the USA was made a Constitutional Republic with an Electoral College and not a democracy.  Each state is represented by electors based on two senators  and a number of representatives based on the population of each state.  

    • Change November 7, 2022 (2:59 pm)

      You forgot to check your 401k. And crime rates. And your child’s test scores. But yay!

      • Question Authority November 7, 2022 (3:37 pm)

        I’m not advocating either party, but 401’s are in the tank, crimes up and all that school funding did what again?

      • Gay November 7, 2022 (3:37 pm)

        Crime rates have always been high.  You’re just paying more attention to the subject.  Your child’s test scores  come down to you.  401’s?  

      • Flo B November 7, 2022 (3:57 pm)

        Change. Voting republican is a guarantee of dramatically less crime, highly educated kids, cheap gas and groceries. And, way more money in your 401k. All happening really quick. Please share the facts that republicans have shared that the this will be true. Eagerly awaiting your reply.   

        • Anne November 7, 2022 (5:04 pm)

          Ha! Needed a laugh -thanks.

    • Bluhat November 7, 2022 (3:34 pm)

      MOMOSMOM,
      If only it were so easy.  
      But we do remember at least some of Trumps ‘accomplishments’.  
      Of course no vote will address the worldwide economy,
      but MAGA talking points are refreshingly odd here in
      West Seattle.  

    • my two cents November 7, 2022 (5:06 pm)

      momosmom …. per pew report (6/22); Inflation rates have doubled in 37 of 44 advanced economies over the past two years, according to Pew Research Center analysis. Can you please cite the specific actions that led to the US having inflation versus the other 36 countries (or contrast with the 8 that did not experience it)? Also, would like to hear your views/references on the price of gas across the various nations, prices changes over the past year. Thanks in advance for providing your rationale, references from reputable news sources.

    • AMD November 7, 2022 (5:43 pm)

      Why would a global trend (and a temporary one at that) influence who I choose to protect our democracy and my individual rights in this country? 

      • Seattlite November 8, 2022 (4:05 pm)

        FYI…The USA is a Constitutional Republic with an electoral college which makes is a representative democracy not a direct democracy.  The Constitution…Bill of Rights protects you from government overreach.  Your unalienable rights come from God.

        • 937 November 8, 2022 (5:12 pm)

          Thank you Seattlite – some of these posters should be embarrassed about their knowledge of our Representative Democracy.

          The braying ignorance of our system is shocking.

      • Scarlett November 8, 2022 (5:46 pm)

        AMD: Why are you so quick to dismiss inflation as a worldwide trend that, presumably, you believe can’t be helped?  Companies are gouging the consumer on top of supply chain, and other issues effecting commodities.   Two things can be true simultaneously.   Curious how the Left have suddenly become “free market” acolytes.    

    • Eric1 November 7, 2022 (6:12 pm)

      I never understand why people complain about fuel prices. Unless you are 20 years old, you would remember the high gas prices in the 2000’s. Gas prices go up and down and if you can’t afford to feed the car or truck, then you were a fool to buy it when  gas prices were low. Groceries cost what he market says and if you believe that closing the southern border will reduce grocery prices, I have a wall to sell you paid for by Mexico. If you are currently worried about your 401k, you didn’t get educated about them. If you are risk averse, you should only have bonds and be happy interest rates are rising. If you are sweating a 30% loss, you should have gotten better advice on investment strategies. Before you think that I am a Democrat, I am too smart to be a part of either party. Just stop believing the BS both parties feed their minions and think for yourself.

      • momosmom November 8, 2022 (7:04 am)

        @Eric1, people “complain”  about the fuel cost not only for their personal use they “complain” because it’s fuel that brings your food to the grocery stores, restaurants, which in turns raises grocery and dining out costs. Those school  supplies you buy for your kids do you think they float down from the sky onto the store shelves and the list can go on and on…I just read an article the other day that said restaurants are not serving salads with romaine because a case of romaine went from $27.00 to $73.00 in just the last few months, sure some of that is from the drought and plight down in Southern California but its also from the cost of fuel for the truckers to ship it for the Farmers. So think about it, its not only personal user of the fuel and its the affect of the “trickle” down and what isn’t being done about it.

  • Graciano November 7, 2022 (4:21 pm)

    Vote early, vote often. lol
    You can save a bundle of money on your property taxes by just voting…, NO!

  • Scarlett November 7, 2022 (4:46 pm)

    Companies are using inflation as the opportunity to gouge the consumer.  Do Democrats or Republicans care?  Nah, not really.  After all the sanctimonious talk both scurry to check their stock portfolio’s at the end of the day.   Democrats lecture the poor about making financial sacrifices to “save democracy,” and Republicans lecture them about getting a second job or how to be more frugal. It’s repulsive. 

    • Seattlite November 8, 2022 (4:02 pm)

      Two years ago gas prices were between $2.39 and $2.50.  What happened?  

      • Scarlett November 8, 2022 (8:07 pm)

        It sure wasn’t just a case of supply and demand.  People seem to think there are these automated supply and demand levers in the economic system dictating prices and poor, helpless CEO’s and their poor helpless shareholders have no choice but to go along with the plundering.  It is at times like this that I believe the right and left deserve each other. 

  • uncle loco November 7, 2022 (4:59 pm)

    Trump ain’t on the ballot and he’s all people can talk about in here and in the stupid campaign ads. LOL

    • Gay November 7, 2022 (6:49 pm)

      We’re still dealing with the trauma.  Is that so hard for you to understand?  It’s been pretty awful.  And yet he lurks.  Very bad energy.  

    • WestSeattleBadTakes November 7, 2022 (8:08 pm)

      You realize he is campaigning right now? And planning to announce his 2024 run?

      I guess you’re just detached from reality.

      • uncle loco November 8, 2022 (5:37 am)

        “detached from reality”- No, I clearly said that he wasn’t on the ballot. I think the people who obsess over things like that are detached honestly. Easily manipulated and one of the reasons why we’re in this current mess. To quote another commenter on this thread “piss off with the gaslighting; rational folks have had enough of the psychosis.”

  • 937 November 7, 2022 (5:34 pm)

    LOL uncle loco…..man’s been out of office for a year and a half (plus) and STILL living rent free….

    • MyThruppence November 7, 2022 (7:16 pm)

      But how can we ‘forget him’ when he and his supporters refuse to acknowledge that he lost fair and square? How can we ‘forget him’ when he continually commits crimes all the way up until just a few months back. If you all want to be apologists then go right ahead, but piss off with the gaslighting; rational folks have had enough of the psychosis.

    • shotinthefoot November 8, 2022 (12:43 pm)

      @937 it’s funny that no one here actually mentioned trump, but did mention “fascism” and “January 6th”….sure seems like they’re part and parcel if you associate those terms with trump enough to think we’re talking about him. At least you’re admitting that chump and his anti-American cronies are responsible for the rise in fascism and trying to topple our democracy. 

  • Raye November 7, 2022 (6:02 pm)

    I guess GOP voters don’t care if their party steals their hard-earned Social Security or their Medicare. Or if women have control over their right to choose. Or if pollution and the climate crisis go unchecked. Or if Repubs exploit our public lands. Or if the fascists win.

    • AMD November 7, 2022 (7:11 pm)

      They don’t.  Republican voters care more about what their party is doing to others than what the party is doing for them.  

  • Rhonda November 7, 2022 (8:02 pm)

    I’m VERY excited about having a new House Speaker and very-much-needed change in Congress.

    • shotinthefoot November 8, 2022 (1:16 pm)

      You’re excited about having seditionist Kevin McCarthy as the House Speaker? ok, Comrade! 

  • miws November 7, 2022 (8:23 pm)

    From Robert Reich…https://youtu.be/C_ZVDwUXpI8

  • Mj November 7, 2022 (10:40 pm)

    Eric1 – Agreed. 

    And next week once again the adds hawking gas guzzling Trucks and SUV’s will be on the TV again replacing the mud slinging political garbage we been inundated with for far too long.

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