Register to Vote by October 9th

This is your semi-annual reminder to register to vote by October 9th to vote in the November 7th General Election.

How Can I Register?

Glad you asked! You can register online or by mail (print-outs available in 19 languages) by October 9th.

Miss that deadline? Have no fear. You can register in-person at your county elections department by October 30th.

Miss even that deadline? That’s some serious procrastination. Contact your county elections department and see what they can do.

Have any questions? Contact the Secretary of State’s office using the information below:

Phone: 1.800.448.4881
Email: elections@sos.wa.gov

Am I Registered To Vote?

If you’ve moved since the last time you voted, you are not registered to vote. You must register every time your address changes. 

Take 30 seconds to check online.

Can I Vote?

Check out the Washington State voter requirements:

• Be a US citizen
• Be 18 years old by Election Day (November 7th)
• Live at a Washington address 30 days before election day
• If convicted of a felony, not be in jail or community custody
• Not currently judged incompetent by a court
• Not claim the right to vote in another state

When Does Voting Start?

The 18-day voting period begins Friday, October 20th when ballots are mailed out. You’ll have until Tuesday, November 7th to get your ballot postmarked or in a drop box to be counted.

Why Should I Vote?

Questioning whether you should even vote? Stop that. Races are often determined by close margins. Every vote matters.

Put your vision for our City, region, state, and country into action by voting. But first, get yourself registered!

Keep an eye out for our general endorsements piece, being released soon. (Hint: As luck would have it, all five of our endorsed candidates made it through the primary, so the endorsements will be pretty similar to the primary ones!)

2017 Primary Endorsements