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. |