WASHINGTON VOTING INFORMATION
Washington voting deadlines for 2026
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration rules differ by state. Use the verified information and official election links below to prepare to vote.
Online registration deadline
Online registration or updates must be received by this date. In-person registration remains available through 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Official source:
- Washington Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
Mail registration deadline
Mailed registration or updates must be received by this date, not merely postmarked. In-person registration remains available later.
- Official source:
- Washington Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
In-person registration deadline
20:00 Pacific Time
Register or update your registration in person by 8 p.m. on Election Day at an authorized voting center.
- Official source:
- Washington Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
General registration rule
Online/mail generally 8 days before; in-person registration through Election Day
This is a general rule summary, not a substitute for the election-specific deadline shown by your election authority.
Official Washington voter services
If one of these links will not open, use the Washington election website above instead. We never substitute an unofficial source for an official election service.
Election dates, registration procedures and voting locations can change. For an important voting decision, confirm the information with the linked state or local election authority.
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