VOTER REGISTRATION:

You cannot have an impact in politics, if you don't vote. The goal of your Union is to make sure that every member is registered to vote.

Who can register to vote?
U.S. citizens 18 and older who are residents of Washington State are eligible to vote.

When can I register?
You must register at least 30 days before an election to qualify for voting at your polling place in that election. If you miss the 30-day deadline, you may register in person at your County Elections Office up to 15 days before the election, but you will have to vote for that election by Absentee ballot, which you must request at the time you register.

Where can I register?
You may obtain a mail-in form at the following locations:

• All County Records and Elections Offices
• City and town clerks
• Public schools and libraries
• Fire stations in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Is., Renton,Tukwila, and Southcenter, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Office of Local 767M

Call (206) 296-VOTE (296-8683) for additional locations, or if you have additional Voter Registration Questions.

You can also register on-line at: http://www.beavoter.org

HOW DO I VOTE ABSENTEE?

Apply in person, by telephone or by mail at King County Records and Elections. A letter of application for an ongoing absentee ballot must include:

• Your printed name and written signature
• Your registered address and ballot mailing address
• Your voter registration number (optional)

By mail, submit your request at least 10 days before the election. After that, you may apply in person up to the day before an election. Ballots are available approximately 20 days prior to each election, and the returned voted ballot must be postmarked on or before election day to be valid.

You can obtain an absentee ballot online at the King County Elections Website Also through your Local Union office.