How to Vote in Washington
“Al-ki”— By and By
Capital: Olympia
Nickname: The Evergreen State
Admitted: 1889 (42nd state)
Electoral Votes: 12
State Bird: Willow Goldfinch
State Flower: Coast Rhododendron
Registration Deadline
8 days before Election Day online; same-day registration available in person
Voter ID Required
Signature verification
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
All-mail voting
Polling Hours
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day; drop boxes available until 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes
12
Voter Registration in Washington
The voter registration deadline in Washington is 8 days before Election Day online; same-day registration available in person.
Washington offers online voter registration.
Washington has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).
In Washington, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.
Voter ID Requirements in Washington
Washington requires Signature verification identification to vote.
Early Voting in Washington
Yes — Washington offers early voting.
All-mail state; ballots mailed 18 days before Election Day; voting centers open before Election Day
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Washington
Absentee and mail-in voting in Washington: All-mail voting.
All registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot; in-person voting centers also available
Polling Hours in Washington
Polls in Washington are open Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day; drop boxes available until 8:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Washington
Felony voting rights in Washington: After completion of sentence.