Accessible Voting Information

Vote Independently

In Kitsap County, all individuals are able to enjoy the privilege of a private vote. Accessible voting devices create a simple voting experience for people of all ages, including those with:

  • Blindness or Low Vision
  • Deafness or Hard of Hearing
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Wheelchair Users & Limited Mobility

What is an Electronic Voting Device?

An Electronic Voting Device is designed to allow all voters to vote independently.

  • This device has all ballot races and measures for each voter’s precinct.
  • Headphones are available for listening to instructions, candidate names and ballot measures. A keypad allows the voter to select and review his/her choices and to cast the ballot independently and in secret.

How do I vote on an electronic voting device?

  • You must be registered to vote in Kitsap County.
  • Election workers will verify your voter registration name and current address and ask you to sign a ballot declaration.
  • Your voter record will be checked to ensure you have not already returned your mail ballot.
  • Election worker will enable the Electronic Voting Device and activate your ballot.

The voting device will allow you to vote your choices:

  • By turning a wheel to select your candidate choice or ballot measure response, or
  • You may wish to listen to the ballot choices through headphones and use the wheel to select the name of the candidates or measures for which you wish to vote.
  • You will be able to change your choices and review your ballot selections prior to casting the final ballot.

Can I vote my mail ballot instead of using the Electronic Voting Device?

  • Yes, the choice is yours to use your mail ballot or vote an electronic ballot.
  • A ballot box will be available for you to deposit your mail ballot at the locations, dates and time listed on our website and in the Primary and General Election Local Voters' Pamphlet.

Is my vote safe?

  • Yes, all voting devices are tested at federal, state and county levels to ensure they accurately record and report the choices made by the voter.
  • Washington State also requires Electronic Voting Devices to produce a paper trail that the voter can use to verify his or her vote.
  • In Kitsap County, our voting devices produce an actual scanable ballot so your ballot is treated no differently than any other ballot.