The following is a release from King County Elections:

King County Elections mailed ballots on Oct. 14 for the Nov. 3 general election. Voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately and may arrive close to, but on a different day than ballots. Voters may also check MyVoterGuide online for a customized voters’ pamphlet.

“There are a number of candidate races and measures on everyone’s ballot this election and Seattle voters will elect their council members by district for the first time,” said Sherril Huff, Director of King County Elections. “Voting is one of the most important actions we do as citizens, so be sure to make it count by getting your ballot returned on time.”

Eighteen candidates are running for nine Seattle city council seats. Seven of the nine seats are being elected by district, the remaining two will be elected at large (citywide). More information on the new Seattle districts is available.

There are a total of 460 candidates and 331 offices, and 20 measures on the ballot.

King County Elections has forecast a turnout of 48 percent for this election.

Options for returning ballots

Voters should read and follow directions on their ballots, sign the return envelope, and get ballots back before the Nov. 3 election day deadline. Mailed ballots need a first-class stamp; postage is now 49 cents. Voters also have 24 locations to return ballots without a stamp by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, including permanent drop box locations, scheduled ballot drop-off vans and Accessible Voting Centers.

In-person voter registration deadline

Citizens not yet registered to vote in Washington state have until October 26 at 4:30 p.m. to register in person at King County Elections offices to vote in the general election:

• King County Elections headquarters, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

  Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• King County Voter Registration Annex, 500 4th Avenue Room 440, Seattle, WA 98104

  Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions?

Voters who don’t receive a ballot by October 19 or who have questions should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).