Dates and Deadlines 2023

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Have questions? Call 1-800-448-4881 Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM or email elections@sos.wa.gov.

Special Election

January 27 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
February 6 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 14 Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
February 14 Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Special Election

April 7 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
April 17 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 25 Deadline for Washington State voter registration (in person only)
April 25 Special Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Candidate Filing

May 15 First day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 19 Last day to file a declaration of candidacy.
May 22 Final day to withdraw from the ballot.
May 26 Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs.

Primary

July 14 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
July 24 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 1 Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
August 1 Primary - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

General Election

October 20 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 30 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 7 Deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates (in person only).
November 7 General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.