Ballot Status Codes
During an election, track your ballot at VoteWA.gov. Ballot status will update as your ballot is received and processed. Please allow 3-5 business days for your ballot to be posted as received.
Ballot Status Categories
- Sent
- Ballot has been marked as sent by the county (date may be in the future)
- Received
- Ballot has been received, but signature has not been reviewed.
- Accepted
- Signature review has been completed, the voter has been credited with voting, and the ballot is accepted.
- Rejection/Challenged + Challenged Reason
- Signature/ballot has been challenged. The county election official will contact the voter.
Rejection/Challenged Reasons
Rejection/Challenged Reason |
Definition |
The status for these codes could change during processing. |
Hold |
Voter returned a previously issued ballot that has been superseded.
· If the ballot returned is the same ballot style as the current ballot, it will be counted.
· If different ballot style, the ballot must be held until 7 days after Election Day and then duplicated onto eligible ballot style if the current ballot is not returned. |
Review |
The ballot is being held for signature review. Following the review, this status will change. |
These challenge codes require an action by the voter. The voter will be sent a letter to cure the ballot. |
Unsigned |
The voter did not sign the declaration on the outside of the return envelope. The voter will be contacted by the county election official. |
Signature Does Not Match |
The signature on the return envelope does not match any signature on file. The voter will be contacted by the county election official. |
ID Required |
The voter registration has failed the ID check and must provide ID before the ballot can be counted. The voter will be contacted by the county election official. |
Other than Voter |
The signature on the return envelope does not match any signature on file. The signature on the return envelope appears to be a different name. The voter will be contacted by the county election official. |
Power of Attorney |
The signature on the return envelope was completed by someone other than the voter and the signer is identified as Power of Attorney. The voter must make a mark (X) and have it witnessed by two people. The voter will be contacted by the county election official. |