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Active Voter Registrations

5,061,945
as of September 2, 2025

Next Election

November 4
Ballots mailed out by October 17

Register to Vote

Dates & Deadlines 

October 17
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and accessible voting units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.

October 27
Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.

November 4
Deadline for Washington state voter registration or updates (in person only).

November 4
General Election

Quick Links:

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About the November General
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2025 November General
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See Who's Filed
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Meet Mark the Ballot
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Learn about vote-by-mail
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Why some 17-year-olds can vote
Securing Your Vote
How our elections are secure