Washington offers same-day voter registration, meaning that voters are able to register to vote in person at their polling place on Election Day on November 4, 2025. Voters can register to vote online or by mail by October 27, 2025.
Eligibility
In order to register to vote in Washington, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, a resident of Washington State for at least 30 days, not disqualified from voting due to a court order, and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.
- 16 and 17 year old Washington residents can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18.
- College students have a choice of whether they want to vote in Washington or vote in their home state, but they may only be registered and vote at one location. Learn more about voting as a college student here.
- In order to register to vote you cannot be disqualified from voting due to a court order or under Department of Corrections supervision for a Washington felony conviction. Find more information on disqualifying felonies and restoration of voting rights here.
- Find more information about the eligibility requirements for voting in Washington here.
Deadline
The deadline to register to vote in Washington for the 2025 general election is October 27, 2025, which is 8 days before the election. If voters are registering to vote by mail, their registration form must be received by this date. Washington offers same-day voter registration at voters’ polling locations on Election Day on November 4, 2025.
Voter Registration Process
There are three methods to register to vote in Washington: online registration, mailing in a completed printable application, or in-person.
- Further voter registration information for Washington can be found here.
This page was last updated on July 29, 2025.
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Washington offers by-mail and early voting in the 2022 general election.
Vote-By-Mail Practices
Washington uses a vote-by-mail system. Therefore, if you are registered to vote in Washington, there is no need to request a ballot. Click here to access Washington’s Special Absentee Ballot Application Form.
- Your ballot will be mailed to you at least 18 days before the 2024 General Election. Click here to find a secure drop box location and/or track your ballot.
- Your completed ballot must be postmarked or received by Election Day.
- Further absentee/by-mail voting information for Washington is listed here.
Early Voting
Washington offers early voting.
- Early voting begins 18 days before the election (October 18, 2024) and goes through Election Day.
Poll Finder
Washington is a mail-in ballot state, but it does have a select number of polling places that can be located here.
Election Day Practices
There are no specific times the polls are open on Election Day since Washington uses a vote by mail system.
- Since Washington uses a vote by mail system, the majority of citizens do not go to the polls.
- Further Washington voting information is listed here.
This page was last updated on July 20, 2023
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