Washington Voter Info

The general election is Nov 5, 2024.
Washington, here’s all the info you need to know!

Important Dates to know, washington!

New Voter Registration Deadline

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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Early Voting

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Am I registered?

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

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Absentee Ballot Rules

Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

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Am I eligible to register to vote?

General Requirements

You are eligible to vote in Washington if you:

Are a U.S. citizen
Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
Have been a state resident for at least 30 days prior to the election

You are NOT eligible to vote in Washington if:

You were disqualified from voting due to a court order
You are in prison or jail for a felony conviction.

Restorative Requirements

If you have completed a felony prison sentence, even if you are still on parole or probation, then you are immediately eligible to register to vote.

You are able to pre-register:

At the age of 16 or 17 as long as you will be 18 by the time the next election occurs

For Military Service Members

Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form though ID is not required:

U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number

Voting Overseas

U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state. If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S. To vote from overseas:

Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.

Can I vote if I have a record?

You probably can. Find out!

Please use our eligibility tool to find out if you can vote.

Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while incarcerated, on parole, or on probation. Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release. Ex-offenders should re-register to vote. Visit the Washington Secretary of State’s website for more information

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

My school's address or my parent's address?

Students who lived in Washington before moving elsewhere to attend school, and who wish to establish or keep their Washington voting residency (i.e., at their parents’ Washington address), should have no problem doing so unless they have already registered to vote in another state. Washington students should be able to register and vote at their school address if they do not intend to return to the place they lived before school, and if they consider their school community to be their residence while they attend school—even if they are not clear on their post-school plans.

Will I need ID?

Do I need ID to register to vote?

To register to vote in Washington you should provide one of the following:

Washington Learner's Permit
Your Washington Driver's License Number
Your Washington ID Number

If you do not have these IDs, you may provide:

Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number

Do I need ID if I am voting in person?

Washington has all-mail elections. If you registered without a Washington Driver's License, Washington State ID, or Social Security number, you will need to show a valid ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:

Valid Tribal ID
Valid Photo ID
Valid Student ID
Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address
Paycheck that Shows your Current Name and Address
Government Check
Bank Statement
Utility Bill

Important Dates to know, washington!

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Am I eligible to register to vote?

Can I vote if I have a record?

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

Will I need ID?

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