Dates and Deadlines 2023 | 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.

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.

View the complete elections calendar.

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