Reminder: Vote by Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Here's What Highline Area Voters Need to Know

Ballots are in voters' hands, and Election Day for Washington's Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

There is a low voter turnout so far, so it's critical to take the time to vote.

If you live in Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park or Des Moines, now is a good time to fill out your ballot and make a plan to return it.

Ways to vote

Washington votes entirely by mail. You can:

• Mail your ballot (no stamp required). It must be postmarked by Tuesday, Aug. 4.
• Use an official King County ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
• Visit a King County Vote Center if you need to register, update your registration, replace a lost ballot, or receive voting assistance.

Candidates

Legislative District No. 33, State Senator

• Tina L. Orwall (Prefers Democratic Party)

Legislative District No. 33, State Representative Position No. 1

• * Edwin Obras (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Darryl K. Jones (Prefers Republican Party)
• Chris Martinez (Prefers Republican Party)

* indicates the incumbent

Legislative District No. 33, State Representative Position No. 2

• * Mia Su-Ling Gregerson (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Yuri Marinchik (Prefers Republican Party)
• Alex Andrade (Prefers Democratic Party)

* indicates the incumbent

Legislative District No. 34, State Senator

• Emily Alvarado (Prefers Democratic Party)

Legislative District No. 34, State Representative Position No. 1

• Brianna K. Thomas (Prefers Democratic Party)

Legislative District No. 34, State Representative Position No. 2

• * Joe Fitzgibbon (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Mary Anito (Prefers Democratic Party)

* indicates the incumbent

United States Representative, Congressional District 9

• * Adam Smith (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Kshama Sawant (Prefers Independent Party)
• Melissa Chaudhry (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Doug Basler (Prefers Republican Party)
• Jacob Perasso (Prefers Socialist Workers Party)

* indicates the incumbent

Metropolitan King County, Council District No. 2

• Miriam Mboya
• Toshiko Grace Hasegawa
• Rebecca Saldaña

Metropolitan King County, Council District No. 8

• *Teresa Mosqueda
• Mia Jacobson
• Nick Duda

* indicates the incumbent

Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 1

• Colleen Melody
• Laura Christensen Colberg
• Scott Edwards

Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 3

• Jaime Michelle Hawk
• David Stevens
• Mike Diaz

Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 5

• Greg Miller
• Theo Angelis
• Dave Larson
• Sharonda Amamilo

Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 7

• David R Shelvey
• Debra L. Stephens
• Karim A. Merchant
• Todd A. Bloom

Local ballot drop boxes

Burien

• Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd Street
• Boulevard Park Library, 12015 Roseberg Ave. S.

Normandy Park

• Normandy Park Towne Center, 19901 1st Ave. S.

Des Moines

• Highline College, 2400 S. 240th Street

SeaTac

• Angle Lake Transit Station, 19955 28th Ave. S.

Need help?

King County Elections offers resources to:

• Check your voter registration
• Track your ballot
• Find your nearest drop box or Vote Center
• Request a replacement ballot
• Learn about accessible voting options

Visit King County Elections – How to Vote for complete voting information.