Four more days to vote. 83 percent of Seattle ballots aren’t in yet.

Thanks to Cindi for a second photo contribution today – King County Elections workers picking up ballots at the High Point Library drop box this afternoon. This serves to illustrate today’s daily reminder – Tuesday (November 4) is Election Day, and KCE drop boxes close at 8 pm sharp on that night. Checking the ballot-return statistics, just under 17 percent of Seattle voters’ ballots have come in so far, whether by drop box or USPS mail , one percent more than yesterday. Don’t let your ballot go to waste – big local decisions are on it, including mayor, two citywide councilmembers, city attorney, school-board members (not our district but all seats are up for citywide votes in the general election), county executive, three tax measures, and more. But it’s pretty much too late to use the postal mail and be sure you’ll get a postmark in time, so get your ballot to an official drop box as soon as you can.

DD October 31, 2025 (4:45 pm)

Grab a pen and sit down for 5 minutes and vote! It’s your duty as an American citizen and the most important thing to do so you can have a say in how your city, county and state are run!!

IDC9 October 31, 2025 (8:16 pm)

Very well said!
Burgerman November 2, 2025 (3:21 pm)

It should be noted that voting the right way, (intelligently) involves at least an hour or two of research prior to making your selections. This is why they send the voter’s guides. You can also find them online if you didn’t get one. Also, pay attention during primaries. You need to know what the candidates’ platforms are – because they affect YOU!

Mellow Kitty October 31, 2025 (5:00 pm)

Come on, West Seattle! Get the lead out!

KB October 31, 2025 (6:24 pm)

All elections matter….get out the VOTE!

Mr Neighbor October 31, 2025 (7:46 pm)

I’m hoping for low turnout. That sends a message that we need far better choices of candidates.

Brim October 31, 2025 (9:14 pm)

Please tell me, when was the last time this strategy worked? Sitting out doesn’t teach politicians anything except that your vote isn’t one they need to care about.

Derek October 31, 2025 (8:49 pm)

Voted straight progressive. Harrell and this conservative council have failed us.

WS Person October 31, 2025 (9:49 pm)

Anyone who thinks Harrell and the council are conservative are delusional. This kind of hyperbole doesn’t help anyone.
- Bilge November 1, 2025 (10:24 am)
  
  Derek didn’t say they’re MAGA fascists, just that they’re conservatives. Which is plainly true. They want the city to stay roughly the same – to greatly limit the construction of dense housing, to maintain the car-centric status quo, to continue to use policing as their main homelessness policy, and to generally prioritize the interests of business owners. They’re what, in another era, we would have called country club Republicans.
Question Authority October 31, 2025 (9:52 pm)

I expect no less from you, it’s so reassuring you are OK with returning to a mindset that ruined Seattle and enabled criminals and addiction.
Serpentine Caroline November 3, 2025 (6:55 pm)

hell yeah

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