Effective January 1st, 2022, if you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, another state, or in federal court, your right to vote will be restored automatically as long as you are not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison.
For more information, please visit the Washington Secretary of State website.
To use the online voter registration system you will need a current Washington State driver's license, permit or ID card. If you do not have any of these, you may still register by mail or in person.
Printable forms in a variety of languages.
To update registration after a move or name change use the voter registration form.
You may voluntarily cancel your Washington State voter registration by completing this form and returning it to your county elections department.
To use the online voter registration system you will need a current Washington State driver's license, permit or ID card. If you do not have any of these, you may still register by mail or in person.
An ID is not required for mail-in registration, but you must provide one of the documents listed on the form to verify residence:
Washington State is a vote-by-mail state, so refer to the ID requirements on the "Registration" tab.
Washington State is a vote-by-mail state and you can vote in Washington State even if you are away from home during an election. Make sure you update your mailing address with your county elections department in order to receive your ballot at the correct address. Although your mailing address can be anywhere in the world, your residential address must remain in Washington State.
To apply for a Special Absentee Ballot, submit this form.
Washington is a vote-by-mail state.
Jurisdiction |
Offices/Measures That May Appear on the Ballot |
| Federal (even years) |
President/Vice-President (elected every four years; next election in 2024) Senator (elected every six years for staggered terms) Representative (elected every two years) |
| State Executive Officers (elected every four years) |
Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Auditor Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction Commissioner of Public Lands Insurance Commissioner |
| State Legislative Office |
State Senator (4 year terms) State Representative (2 year terms) |
| State Judicial Office |
State Supreme Court justice (6 year terms) State Court of Appeals judge (6 year terms) State Superior Court judge (4 year terms) |
Info on candidates
Any person who believes that a violation of Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur may file a complaint with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Washington State's Public Disclosure Commission provides public access to information about the financing of state political campaigns, lobbyist expenditures, and the financial affairs of public officials and candidates.
Find your elected representatives here
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
Find useful voter information including:
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