Voting in Washington
U.S. Senate and Governor
Neither race is on the ballot in Washington this year.
U.S. Senate
No U.S. Senate race in Washington this year.
Governor
No race for Governor in Washington this year.
Source: Washington Secretary of State, Voters' Pamphlet 2026 General Election (Edition 11, Whatcom) and GENERAL 2026 Candidate List. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Full ballots on Voting On
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register or update online or by mail by Monday, Oct. 26 (received 8 days before Election Day). In person at a county voting center until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Same-day registration: Yes. You may register and vote in person at a county voting center through 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
The 18-day voting period starts Oct. 16. County voting centers offer in-person services through 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Election Day
Polls open No traditional polling places. Voting centers and drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Vote by mail
Who: Every registered voter is mailed a ballot (mailed by Oct. 16).
Return by: Drop box by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, or by mail postmarked by Nov. 3. Mail more than a week early.
ID to vote in person
Not confirmed yet. Check with the Washington Secretary of State, Elections Division.
Note: All-mail state; no ballot request needed. Postmark rule taken from a Feb. 2026 Secretary of State release. ID rules for in-person voting were not stated on the official pages checked. VoteWA.gov is named on official pages as the voter lookup but was not fetched directly.
From the Washington Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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