VOTER REGISTRATION
All U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age by Election Day, have resided in the state at least 30 days, and have no felony convictions, are eligible to register to vote in Washington. You can register in person at the Department of Motor Vehicles, the office of the County Auditor, the County Elections Department, or the office of your City or Town Clerk. Mail-in voter registration cards are available at the County Auditor's Office, post offices, some banks, public schools, fire stations, public libraries, and most state agencies.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
If you know you will be unable to make it to the polls on Election Day, be certain your voice is heard by voting via absentee ballot! To vote absentee, you may request a ballot up through the day before an election by phone or mail from your County Elections Office. You may also apply in writing to your County Elections Office to automatically receive an absentee ballot before each election. All absentee ballots must be signed and post-marked or delivered to the County Elections Officer on or before Election Day. You can vote absentee in person at the County Courthouse beginning 20 days prior to an election and ending the day before Election Day. Voters can fax in a ballot to their county courthouse upon signing a waiver of their right to privacy (contact your county clerk for more details).
PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Washington has an open primary system, meaning all registered voters may vote in either of the party primaries, but not in more than one. When requesting an absentee ballot for a primary election, be sure to specify the ballot you need.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For additional information on the elections, please contact the Washington Secretary of State office at 360/902-4180 or 800/448-4881. For information on specific party requirements, contact your State Republican Party at 206/575-2900, or your State Democratic Party at 206/583-0664.
PROTECT YOUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
BY EXERCISING YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!
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