Voting in
Washington
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Washington is an all vote-by-mail state where every registered voter automatically receives a ballot. Same-day voter registration is available at vote centers. No photo ID is required; identity is verified through signature matching.
Upcoming Elections in Washington
Washington Primary Election
Washington uses a top-two primary system. All voters receive the same ballot and the two candidates with the most votes advance to the general election.
- • U.S. Senate nomination
- • U.S. House nominations (all 10 districts)
- • State legislature nominations
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Washington votes entirely by mail and does not have traditional polling places. Voter identity is verified through signature matching on the ballot return envelope.
Early Voting
Early voting is not available in Washington.
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
N/A - All mail voting; ballots must be postmarked by Election Day
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Washington is an all vote-by-mail state; every registered voter receives a mailed ballot
- Same-day voter registration is available at vote centers through Election Day
- No photo ID is required; identity is verified through signature comparison
- Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or returned to a drop box by 8:00 PM
- Washington has been voting by mail statewide since 2011
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