Election Day 2024 is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
If you have not yet registered to vote, you may do so through the Washington Secretary of State's office. If you live in King County, you can register through the county's website. Please be aware of registration deadlines for both the Primary and General Elections.
Washington State conducts voting entirely through mailed ballots. Once you receive your ballot, simply drop it in a ballot drop boxes located around King County and other counties. Please fill out your ballot soon after you receive it and either mail it back (no postage needed) or drop it in a drop box as soon as you can - the dedicated election workers will appreciate it!
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