Washington Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Washington Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Washington elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Washington elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Washington.

Washington Federal and State Elections

Tue Aug 5, 2025 - Washington State House District 33, 34, 41 and 48 Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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    Mon Jul 28, 2025
  • Email, Online or Fax by
    Mon Jul 28, 2025 11:59PM
  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Submitted by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Fri Jul 18, 2025 to Tue Aug 5, 2025

Tue Aug 5, 2025 - Washington State Senate Districts 5, 26, 33, 34 and 48 Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Post Received by
    Mon Jul 28, 2025
  • Email, Online or Fax by
    Mon Jul 28, 2025 11:59PM
  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Submitted by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Fri Jul 18, 2025 to Tue Aug 5, 2025

Washington Local Elections

Tue Aug 5, 2025 - Washington Municipal and School District Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Post Received by
    Mon Jul 28, 2025
  • Email, Online or Fax by
    Mon Jul 28, 2025 11:59PM
  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Submitted by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Fri Jul 18, 2025 to Tue Aug 5, 2025

Includes Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma City, Vancouver. Contact your [local election office]( https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/county-elections-offices) to learn if there is an election in your municipality or school district.

Washington Federal and State Elections

Tue Aug 5, 2025 - Washington State House District 33, 34, 41 and 48 Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Submitted by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025
  • Email or Fax by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Tue Aug 5, 2025 - Washington State Senate Districts 5, 26, 33, 34 and 48 Special Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Submitted by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025
  • Email or Fax by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Washington Local Elections

Tue Aug 5, 2025 - Washington Municipal and School District Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Submitted by
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Postmarked by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025
  • Email or Fax by
    Tue Aug 5, 2025 8:00PM

Includes Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma City, Vancouver. Contact your [local election office]( https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/county-elections-offices) to learn if there is an election in your municipality or school district.


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