Dates and Deadlines 2023
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Special Election
| January 27 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| February 6 | 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 14 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only) |
| February 14 | Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Special Election
| April 7 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| April 17 | 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 25 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only) |
| April 25 | Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Candidate Filing
| May 15 | First day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| May 19 | Last day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| May 22 | Final day to withdraw from the ballot. |
| May 26 | Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs. |
Primary
| July 14 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| July 24 | 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 1 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| August 1 | Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
General Election
| October 20 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| October 30 | 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 7 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| November 7 | General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |