To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A legal resident of Washington state
• At least 18 years old by election day
• Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections

Learn more and register to vote here.

The state of Washington has same day voter registration. Since 2018, eligible voters have up until 8:00 pm on an election day to register to vote at a voting center of countey elections department. The deadline for registration by mail or online is eight days prior to an election.

Washington is a vote by mail state. Registered voters will receive their ballot in the mail. You can return your ballot by mail or by placing it in a drop box. Click here for King County drop box locations.