Dates and Deadlines 2021
Special Election
| January 22 |
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| February 1 |
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 9 |
Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only) |
| February 9 |
Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Special Election
| April 9 |
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| April 19 |
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 27 |
Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only) |
| April 27 |
Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Candidate Filing
| May 17 |
First day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| May 21 |
Last day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| May 24 |
Final day to withdraw from the ballot. |
| May 28 |
Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs. |
Primary
| July 16 |
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| July 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. |
| August 3 |
Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| August 3 |
Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
General Election
| October 15 |
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| October 25 |
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 2 |
Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| November 2 |
General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |