King County residents returning their absentee ballot for the Sept. 14 primary are advised to mail their ballots with a single, 37-cent stamp. Any additional costs will be paid by King County from state funding appropriated to cover additional costs of Washington’s new primary.
King County Elections has received several calls from concerned voters who have been told they need additional postage to mail absentee ballots.
“We are working closely with the United States Postal Services to ensure all ballots are returned to the Elections Office in a timely manner,” said Dean Logan, director of King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services. “What is most important is that voters know their ballots will be accepted by the Post Office with a single, first class stamp.”
More than 522,000 absentee ballots were mailed to voters in late August. While initial tests indicated a single stamp was sufficient, primary ballots printed this year may require additional postage due to the new, longer consolidated ballot style.
“Voters can mail their ballots without delay using a 37-cent stamp,” said Dale Zinser, U.S. Postal Service district manager. “Regardless of the cost, ballots mailed with a 37-cent stamp will be accepted by the Post Office.”
Absentee ballots must be post marked on or before Election Day, Sept. 14.
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