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Do you ever wonder how ballots are counted in King County?

caption: David Hyde, Julie Wise at the voting center November 2022
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David Hyde, Julie Wise at the voting center November 2022
Teo Popescu

Today we’re getting a tour of exactly how your ballot gets counted with Director of King County Elections Julie Wise.


@kuow949 Election day is over, but ballots are still being counted. Here's how that works with KUOW's David Hyde. Story: KUOW Staff Appearance: David Hyde, Julie Wise Design: Teo Popescu #waelex #kingcounty #votetiktok #mailinballots #seattle #learnontiktok #electionsecurity #election ♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] - Elliot Van Coup

I’ve got a ballot here. What is the first thing that happens when it gets through these doors?

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