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Active Voter Registrations

5,059,897
as of July 1, 2025

Next Election

August 5
Ballots mailed out by July 18

Register to Vote

Dates & Deadlines 

July 18
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and accessible voting units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.

July 28
Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.

August 5
Deadline for Washington state voter registration or updates (in person only).

August 5
Primary

Quick Links:

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About the August Primary
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Info for the August Primary
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See Who's Filed
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2025 November General
Securing Your Vote
How our elections are secure
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Meet Mark the Ballot
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Why some 17-year-olds can vote
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Learn about vote-by-mail