2026 Washington Elections
Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Washington, plus voter registration and absentee resources.
Next election in Washington
General Election
- In-person early voting
- October 16, 2026 – November 3, 2026
- Washington is an all-mail state; ballots are mailed to all registered voters about 18 days before the election, and voters may return them via drop box through 8pm on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- October 26, 2026
- Online/mail registration closes 8 days before the election, but Washington offers same-day registration in person through Election Day.
- Mail ballot request / update
- Request as early as possible
- No request is needed — every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot; no excuse is required.
- Mail ballot return
- Postmark by November 3, 2026
- Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day, or placed in an official drop box by 8pm on Election Day.
Key dates
State & Federal Elections
Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Washington's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details
Top-two primary — all candidates on one ballot
- In-person early voting
- July 17, 2026 – August 4, 2026
- Washington is an all-mail state; ballots are mailed to all registered voters about 18 days before the election, and voters may return them via drop box through 8pm on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- July 27, 2026
- Online/mail registration closes 8 days before the election, but Washington offers same-day registration in person through Election Day.
- Mail ballot request / update
- Request as early as possible
- No request is needed — every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot; no excuse is required.
- Mail ballot return
- Postmark by August 4, 2026
- Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day, or placed in an official drop box by 8pm on Election Day.
- 22 days away
General Election
NOV032026Tuesday- In-person early voting
- October 16, 2026 – November 3, 2026
- Washington is an all-mail state; ballots are mailed to all registered voters about 18 days before the election, and voters may return them via drop box through 8pm on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- October 26, 2026
- Online/mail registration closes 8 days before the election, but Washington offers same-day registration in person through Election Day.
- Mail ballot request / update
- Request as early as possible
- No request is needed — every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot; no excuse is required.
- Mail ballot return
- Postmark by November 3, 2026
- Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day, or placed in an official drop box by 8pm on Election Day.
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Washington Family Policy Council
Family Policy Institute of Washington
Brian Noble, Executive Director
- Address
- 16108 Ash Way, Ste. 107, Lynnwood, WA 98087
- Phone
- 425-608-0242
- info@fpiw.org
Family Policy Institute of Washington is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Washington.
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