Wednesday, November 11, 2026: The Elections Office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Elections 101
E101 Course Materials
What is Elections 101?
E101 is a comprehensive course for county and state election officials. The course is mandatory for election administrator certification in Washington state. Credit hours apply to renewals only, and only when it's been more than three years since taking the course.
E101 Complete Manual (PDF - 2026 version - Reissued 10/06/2026)
Introduction and Change Log (PDF - Reissued 10/06/2026)
Individual chapters:
- Chapter 1 (PDF - Reissued 10/06/2026)
- Chapter 2 (PDF - Reissued 10/06/2026)
- Chapter 3 (PDF - Reissued 10/06/2026)
- Chapter 4 (PDF - Issued 08/26/2026)
- Chapter 5 (PDF - Reissued 10/06/2026)
- Chapter 6 (PDF - Reissued 10/06/2026)
- Chapter 7 (PDF - Issued 08/26/2026)
Federal and State Election Laws
How to Search RCW and WAC (video)
Statewide Standards on What is a Vote (PDF)
Signature Verification and Compliance Tool Training Manual (PDF)
Voting with a Disability (video)
Awkward (No More) (video)