How to Vote in Washington
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Washington.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Washington
Seattle August Primary Election
(Local)
Seattle August Primary Election
Aug 01, 2023
Early voting: Wed July 12, 2023 - Tue August 1, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Jul 24, 2023Mail: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Jul 24, 2023
In person: 8:00 pm Tue Aug 1, 2023
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: AvailableEarly Voting Period: Available
Mail Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Not available
Washington automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Seattle August Primary Election, contact your local election official.
Online: Not available
Washington automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Seattle August Primary Election, contact your local election official.
Seattle November General Election
(Local)
Seattle November General Election
Nov 07, 2023
Mail Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Not available
Washington automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Seattle November General Election, contact your local election official.
Online: Not available
Washington automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Seattle November General Election, contact your local election official.
Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Washington
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Washington. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.
contact your local election official.