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King County Elections Director.
The King County Elections Director is responsible for conducting elections
and overseeing voter registration and voter education in King County.
The King County Elections Director serves a four-year term.
All voters in King County are eligible to vote in this race.
-Hi, I'm Julie Wise and it is a privilege to serve as
your King County Director of Elections.
Each day I work hard to fulfill my commitment to removing barriers
to voting while ensuring accurate,
transparent, and secure elections.
Voting in King County has never been more convenient.
During my first term we added 60 ballot drop boxes;
now 95% of voters live within 3 miles of a secure,
24-hour voting location.
We implemented prepaid postage, because you shouldn't have to
buy a stamp to vote, and added service in Spanish and Korean.
We invested in culturally specific voter outreach
through a first-in-the-country
government/philanthropic partnership.
We've also opened five new vote centers across the county
to support same-day registration.
Voting in King County has also never been more secure.
As Elections Director, I brought in the Department of Homeland Security
and State Auditor's cyber security team to ensure our elections are protected.
We've expanded our auditing practices and strengthened accountability.
We implemented a new, state-of-the-art tabulation system
that is not only more secure, but saving the county
nearly $500,000 per year.
Most recently, I spoke out about issues with the state's
new voter registration system because I believe
that even one voter left behind is too many.
I've been a nonpartisan election administrator for 19 years,
certified at the state and national level.
At a time when elections are under threat, both from international
interests leading us to question the integrity of our systems,
and domestically by those who would prevent rightful voters
from having their voice heard, the 1.3 million voters
of King County need and deserve an Elections Director
with experience, integrity, and a commitment to
making every vote count.
I am proud to be endorsed by elections colleagues statewide,
And I, Julie Wise, ask for your vote this November.