Looking to vote in-person in Seattle? Although Washington State votes by mail every election, there are a handful of in-person vote centers in Seattle and the King County area. You can’t beat the convenience of a mail-in ballot but we have to admit some of the Seattle vote centers are located in very cool places. You can vote for the next president at Lumen Field!
Voters are encouraged on the King County website to show up to one of these vote centers if they need help with their ballot in any way: “Vote centers are available to register new voters, update current voter records, obtain a voter registration card and to provide assistance to voters who need help completing their ballot.” You’ll find trained staff and specialized equipment at every vote center to accommodate your needs.
And if you’re looking for a drop box near you for your mail-in ballot, see our list of all the official drop boxes in Seattle.
Here are some of your options for places to vote in Seattle:
1. Lumen Field Event Center/WAMU Theater
Seattle’s Lumen Field is the iconic venue for Seahawks games, Sounders and Reign matches, live concerts, and voting! The entrance to vote is located on Occidental Ave S and S Royal Brougham Way. See the address and hours of operation below.
Address: 800 Occidental Ave S
Hours: 10-4 Saturday, November 2; 8:30-6 Monday, November 4; and 8:30-8:00 Election Day, November 5
2. University of Washington
The University of Washington campus is well-known for its natural and architectural beauty. At this time of year you may get to see some gorgeous fall foliage as you walk through the campus. This vote center is located in Room 145 of the Husky Union Building. Find the address and hours below. Afterwards, be sure to stop in the Suzzallo Library; it looks like something straight out of the Harry Potter films!
Address: 4001 E Stevens Way NE
Hours: 10-4 Saturday, November 2; 8:30-6 Monday, November 4; and 8:30-8:00 Election Day, November 5
3. Bellevue Crossroads Community Center
This isn’t technically in Seattle but it’s only a short drive across Lake Washington. If you haven’t spent much time in Bellevue, you could make a day out of exploring Seattle’s sister city to the east. After casting your vote at the Bellevue Crossroads Community Center (address and hours listed below), you could go shop and dine at Bellevue Square.
Address: 16000 NE 10th St
Hours: 10-4 Saturday, November 2; 8:30-6 Monday, November 4; and 8:30-8:00 Election Day, November 5 ‘
Looking for more vote centers in King County? See the location and hours of vote centers in Renton, Federal Way, and more on the King County website.