How to Vote in Washington

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Washington.

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, 2023
Mail: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Jul 24, 2023
In person: 8:00 pm Tue Aug 1, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early 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.

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.

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

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can 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.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Washington Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information