Dates and Deadlines 2026 | WA Secretary of State

If you are registered to vote but missed the opportunity to change your address, you can still vote. Contact the elections division in the county where you are registered to receive your ballot.

Registrations and changes to your registration made after the last day to change your information will take effect for the next election.

View the complete elections calendar.

Special Election

Date	Event
January 23	Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
February 2	Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day
February 10	Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
February 10	Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Special Election

Date	Event
April 10	Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
April 20	Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
April 28	Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
April 28	Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Candidate Filing

Date	Event
May 4	First day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 8	Last day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 11	Final day to withdraw from the ballot.
May 19	Deadline for candidates to submit Voters' Pamphlet profiles.

Primary

Date	Event
July 17	Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
July 27	Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
August 4	Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
August 4	Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

General Election

Date	Event
October 16	Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 26	Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
November 3	Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
November 3	General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

View the complete elections calendar.

Have questions? Call 1-800-448-4881 Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM or email [email protected].