How to Vote in Washington

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

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Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Washington

Seattle April Special Election
(Local)

Seattle April Special Election

Apr 25, 2023

Early voting: Wed April 5, 2023 - Mon April 24, 2023 at close of business

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Apr 17, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon Apr 17, 2023
In person: received by Tue Apr 25, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: All voters in Washington are mailed a ballot.
In Person: All voters in Washington are mailed a ballot.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 25, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 25, 2023

Seattle August Primary Election
(Local)

Seattle August Primary Election

Aug 01, 2023

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

Seattle November General Election
(Local)

Seattle November General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Vote Early In-Person

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Drop Off Your Ballot

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You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
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Mail Your Ballot

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Vote In-Person on Election Day

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Additional Washington Resources

Who can register to vote in Washington
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities
Voting for People with Convictions