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Check your ballot status at VoteWA.gov. Find out what each status means here. If you receive a signature cure form, complete and return it to your county elections office by November 25. County certification is November 26.

Dates and Deadlines 2024

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If you are registered to vote but missed the opportunity to change your address, you can still vote. Contact the elections division in the county where you are registered to receive your ballot.

Registrations and changes to your registration made after the last day to change your information will take effect for the next election.

Special Election

January 26 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
February 5 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day
February 13 Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
February 13 Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Presidential Primary

February 23 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
March 4 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
March 12 Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
March 12 Presidential Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Special Election

April 5 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
April 15 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
April 23 Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
April 23 Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Candidate Filing

May 6 First day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 10 Last day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 13 Final day to withdraw from the ballot.
May 21 Deadline for candidates to submit Voters' Pamphlet profiles.

Primary

July 19 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
July 29 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
August 6 Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
August 6 Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

General Election

October 18 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 28 Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
November 5 Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
November 5 General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

 

View the complete elections calendar.

Have questions? Call 1-800-448-4881 Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM or email [email protected].