How to vote in Washington
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- Online: by .
- By mail: your form has to arrive by .
- In person: by .
Missed the deadline? You can still register and vote on the same day, during early voting and on Election Day.
Register on the state's own form. Not sure you are registered? Look yourself up on the state's own lookup.
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Elections. Checked October 12, 2026.
Can I vote early?
Yes. Early voting in person runs from to .
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Elections. Checked October 12, 2026.
Can I vote by mail?
Yes, and you don't have to ask. Washington mails a ballot to every registered voter.
- Send it back: your ballot has to be postmarked by .
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Elections. Checked October 12, 2026.
What do I bring?
Most voters need no ID. Sign the envelope that comes with your ballot. If you registered without an ID, show one to your county elections office so your ballot counts.
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Elections. Checked October 12, 2026.
Where and when on November 3?
Election Day is .
- Polls are open: Drop boxes close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
- Where to go: look it up on the state's own lookup.
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Elections. Checked October 12, 2026.
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