Dates and Deadlines 2023
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.
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. |
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Have questions? Call 1-800-448-4881 Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM or email [email protected].