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Voter FAQs
When are the Washington state elections?
The presidential primary election was Feb. 29.
The state primary election was Sept. 19.
The state general election is Nov. 7.
Who may vote in Washington?
To be eligible to vote in Washington, you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be a legal resident of Washington state, your county and precinct for
30 days immediately preceding the election in which you want to vote (See below for exception)
- Be at least 18 years old by election day
How do I register to vote?
You may register to vote when you obtain or renew your driver's license. You may also register by mail; fill out this form to receive a mail-in registration form from the Secretary of State's office.
Must I choose a party when I register?
No. Washington state does not require voters to declare a party preference.
When must I register to vote?
You must register at least 30 days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in that election. Mail-in registrations must be received 30 days before an election as well. You may also register in person at your county election office no later than 15 days before an election; see this list to find out where to go.
What happens if I move?
If you move to a new county, you must fill out a new voter registration form.
If you move within the same county, you must notify your county elections office by calling, writing, or filling out and sending in a new voter registration card.
Where do I vote?
Your voter registration card tells you where you should vote. If you no longer have your voter registration card, you may call your county auditor's office to find out. In King County, you may call 296-VOTE.
How do I vote via absentee ballot?
Any registered voter may vote via absentee ballot. Voters must request an absentee ballot before an election; no absentee ballots will be given out on election day except to hospitalized voters. You may request an absentee ballot up to 45 days before an election from your county auditor.
To vote by absentee ballot permanently, you may fill out this form and mail it to your county auditor or department of elections.
How do I find out my Congressional and Legislative districts?
Your voter registration card shows your Congressional and Legislative districts. If you no longer have your voter registration card, you may use the seattletimes.com Government Officials lookup.
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