From Washington's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.
| Election day | Nov 3, 2026 (57 days away) |
|---|---|
| Register to vote by | Oct 26, 2026 (49 days away) |
| Request an absentee ballot by | Nov 3, 2026 (57 days away) |
The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by Washington and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.
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All 10 U.S. House seats and the state legislature. All-mail state: every registered voter automatically gets a ballot. Register online or by mail by Oct 26, or in person through Election Day. Return your ballot postmarked by Nov 3 or to a drop box by 8 p.m.
These already happened, kept for reference. Everything actionable is under upcoming elections above.
Washington is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.