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 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, 2023Mail: Received by Mon Apr 17, 2023
In person: received by Tue Apr 25, 2023
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: AvailableEarly 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.
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
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, 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
Seattle November General Election
(Local)
Seattle November General Election
Nov 07, 2023
Vote Early In-Person
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Additional Resources
Drop Off Your Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
How do I request a ballot?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information
Mail Your Ballot
Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
How do I request a ballot?
What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.