OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state’s 2026 General Election is on Tuesday, November 3.
KIRO 7 News has you covered. We’ve compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions so you don’t have to go searching for them.
Key dates
October 16: According to the Washington Secretary of State’s Office, ballots should arrive in your mailbox by this date.
October 26: This is the last day to register to vote or update your address online.
October 27: USPS recommends mailing voted ballot back at least one week before the election.
November 3 (Election Day): You can register to vote in person or update your registration any time before 8 p.m. If you’re voting by mail, make sure you deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m.
December 3: Last day for Secretary of State to
What’s on the ballot?
Voters will decide whether to approve or reject a series of statewide ballot measures. Voters will also cast their ballots in 149 statewide races, choosing between candidates for the U.S. Congress, the Washington State Legislature, etc.
Interested in reading up on candidates and ballot measures for this election cycle?
Click here for the 2026 Election Voters’ Guide.
Drop boxes and voting centers
There are 573 drop boxes and 57 voting centers in Washington.
During the voting window, most drop boxes are open 24/7. All drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voting centers vary by location.
To find the nearest drop box or voting center on a map, click here.
You can also view a full list of drop box locations here.
Remember: You don’t need a stamp for your ballot.
Registering to vote in WA
There are three ways to register in the state. It’s easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at a county elections office.
You can check your registration at VoteWA.gov.
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
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