Current Election Information
Washington's regularly scheduled Primary is the first Tuesday of August. The top two vote-getters in each contest will move on to the General Election in November. Voters in many areas will also see local measures (questions, bonds, levies, etc.) on their August ballots.
August 4 is Primary Election Day. If you are registered to vote, your ballot is mailed automatically and there's no need to request one. Confirm or update your voter registration information today at VoteWA.gov.
July 17 is the deadline for ballots to be mailed out by county election offices; no later than 18 days prior to Election Day. Ballots for eligible military and overseas voters are mailed no later than 45 days prior to Election Day.
July 27 is the deadline to register or update your address online. You may also register and vote in person at a county voting center through Election Day.
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What's on the August 4 ballot?
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For your customized online voter guide, please visit VoteWA.gov.
For the 2026 August Primary, ballots will include federal offices for U.S. Representative; state legislative offices for State Senator and State Representative; state judicial offices for the Supreme Court, and Court of Appeals; as well as several local offices, including County Auditor positions.
You may view the list of Candidates Who Filed during candidate filing week, held May 4-6, 2026.
Your precinct determines which local offices or measures, such as questions, bonds, or levies will appear on your ballot. As a result, you may notice items listed in the complete online guide that do not appear on your specific ballot. This is expected, your customized voters’ guide at VoteWA.gov and your mailed ballot will display only the local offices or measures for which you are eligible to vote, based on your precinct.
Contact your county elections office to learn more.
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Election Fact Sheet
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2026 Primary Election Fact Sheet - Coming soon!
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How do I register and vote in Washington?
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It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at a county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.
Everything about voting in Washington. Additional quick links to USPS and Election Mail Resources.
What if I miss the deadline to register online or by mail?
Washington offers same day registration services through Election Day. Registering online or by mail is offered until 8 days prior to Election Day; after the 8-day deadline, you must register (or update) in person at a voting center. Contact your county elections office for details.
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How do I vote and return my ballot?
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At home! Your ballot materials are mailed to the address where you're registered to vote. Return your signed ballot to an official ballot drop box or by mail (no stamp needed). In-person services and accessible voting devices are available through your county elections office or voting center until Election Day, 8 p.m.
Ballot Drop Box and Voting Center Locations (Excel | PDF | Map) - beginning June 18
Download a comprehensive list, view the statewide map, or sign in to VoteWA.gov for a personalized list.
The statewide list is updated as counties provide new locations. For the most up to date information, contact your county elections office.
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Where can I find data for the current election?
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Ballot Status Reports (beginning July 21)
The ballot status report, also known as the matchback report, contains ballots received, accepted, or challenged. Matching it back to the voter registration database reveals who has yet to vote. All voter information in the report is public information.
Ballot Return Statistics (beginning July 21)
The ballot return statistics report breaks down the number and percentage of ballots received by each county elections office.
Voter Registration Database | Request Form
Request a complete list of voters and publicly available information. The extract is large and may require particular expertise or tools to navigate.
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Where can I find data and information about past elections?
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This page contains links to publicly available election information for both current and historical data. Drilling down? Here's contact info for each county elections office.
Election Results and Voters' Pamphlets
Information on past elections, including results, voters' pamphlets, offices open for election, lists of candidates who filed, and other data.
Voter Registration Database | Request Form
Request a complete list of voters and publicly available information. The extract is large and may require particular expertise or tools to navigate.
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Additional Links and Resources
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District Maps 2024 Court Designated Legislative Maps. For 2023 and earlier, download precinct shapefiles.
Forms for Voters Missing Signature Form, Signature Update Form, Voter Registration Forms, and translated forms available.
Recounts Frequently Asked Questions.
Top 2 Primary (August Primary): FAQs for Voters Washington voters do not register by party affiliation. There will be no party selection box on the envelope. You may vote for any candidate regardless of the candidate's party preference.
Guide to Registering Voters (PDF) Learn about guidelines and deadlines for hosting a registration drive.
Candidate Resources Forms, guides, write-in candidate rules, and more.
Statewide Standards on What is a Vote (PDF) Voter Intent Manual.
Wildfires and Voting Learn about voting while being displaced due to wildfires.
Post-Election Audits Learn about post-election audits in Washington.