Washington

Voting Guide.

Washington is an all-mail voting state — every active voter automatically receives a ballot. Same-day registration is available through Election Day at voting centers.

Last verified · June 15, 2026

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Key details for your state.

Registration deadline
8 days before Election Day (online/mail). Same-day registration available in person at the county elections department through Election Day.
Early voting
All-mail state — ballots are mailed to every active voter 18 days before Election Day.
Absentee / mail-in
Every active registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot. Ballot must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped in an official drop box by 8:00 PM Election Day.
ID requirements
Generally no ID required (signature verification). ID may be required for first-time voters.
Election Day hours
Ballots must be in a drop box by 8:00 PM Pacific Time on Election Day or postmarked by Election Day.

Extra info:

  • Washington is an all-mail voting state — every active voter gets a ballot automatically.
  • Drop boxes are widely available across every county.
  • Same-day registration is available in person at the county elections office through Election Day.

All information on this page comes from the Washington Secretary of State's official election website. Confirm details there before voting:

https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections ↗