Washington 2026 General Election
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Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Register online
October 26Verified October 12, 2026
Mailed registration must arrive
October 26Verified October 12, 2026
Register in person
Through November 3 before 8 p.m.; check local office hours.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day registration
November 3 before 8 p.m. in personVerified October 12, 2026
Voting period
October 16–November 3; accessible voting is available at voting centers.Verified October 12, 2026
Receiving a mailed ballot
Registered voters are mailed ballots automatically; contact the county for a replacement.Verified October 12, 2026
Mailed ballot postmark
Postmarked no later than November 3Verified October 12, 2026
Mailed ballot receipt requirements
Check the official requirementsOfficial ballot drop-box return
November 3 by 8 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Local voting-center hours
Check the official requirementsVoting centers and ballot drop boxes close
Voting centers and official ballot drop boxes; check local opening hours
November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
U.S. House (10 seats)
State Legislature (98 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
10 federal/gubernatorial races and 98 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
WA Election Resources
Check RegistrationStart or update your voter registration
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Locate where to vote on election day
Preview your ballot before election day
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Know what to bring and expect
State Election Office
Po Box 40229, Olympia, Washington, 98504-0229