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Dates and Deadlines 2020

If you are registered to vote but miss the deadline to update your address, you can still vote. Contact your county elections department where you are currently registered to request a ballot.

Registrations and updates submitted after the deadline will take effect for the next election.

View the complete elections calendar.

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

Special Election

January 24Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
February 3Online 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 11Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
February 11Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Presidential Primary

February 21Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
March 2Online 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.
March 10Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
March 10Presidential Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Special Election

April 10Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
April 20Online 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 28Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
April 28Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Candidate Filing

May 11First day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 15Last day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 18Final day to withdraw from the ballot.
May 22Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs.

Primary

July 17Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
July 27Online 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 4Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
August 4Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

General Election

October 16Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 26Online 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 3Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
November 3General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.