How to register to vote in Washington

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for Aug. 4 primary election

Online Register by Monday, July 27
By mail Received by Monday, July 27
In person Register by Tuesday, Aug. 4
Eligible voters can register through Election Day at a county elections office.

Last updated Feb. 13, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.