The King County Council is slated to vote on a proposal this week that would ask voters to approve a shift of several county-level races to even year elections.

In a press release, county officials said voter turnout in even-year elections is “more reflective of the electorate.”

“Areas with more renters see a higher odd-year drop than areas with more homeowners and voters of color have a bigger dip in turnout in odd-years than white voters,” the announcement reads.

The proposed charter amendment would move elections for county executive, county assessor, county director of elections, and county councilmembers to even-numbered years.

If approved by the full council this week, the charter amendment would go to county voters in November.

Meanwhile, efforts for a similar change for statewide elections is bogged down in Olympia.

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