Dates and Deadlines 2020
If you are registered to vote but miss the deadline to update your address, you can still vote. Contact your county elections department where you are currently registered to request a ballot.
Registrations and updates submitted after the deadline will take effect for the next election.
View the complete elections calendar.
Have questions? Call 1-800-448-4881 Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM or email [email protected].
Special Election
| January 24 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| February 3 | Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day |
| February 11 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only) |
| February 11 | Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Presidential Primary
| February 21 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| March 2 | Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. |
| March 10 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| March 10 | Presidential Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Special Election
| April 10 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| April 20 | Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. |
| April 28 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only) |
| April 28 | Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
Candidate Filing
| May 11 | First day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| May 15 | Last day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| May 18 | Final day to withdraw from the ballot. |
| May 22 | Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs. |
Primary
| July 17 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| July 27 | Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. |
| August 4 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| August 4 | Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
General Election
| October 16 | Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| October 26 | Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. |
| November 3 | Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only). |
| November 3 | General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |