Use the day to check your information, update an old address, or register for the first time.

Did you know?

Hispanic and Latino residents make up 15.5% of Washington’s population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2025). A 2024 Census survey found 60.6% of Latino citizen adults in Washington reported being registered to vote, compared with 77.1% of all citizen adults statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024). Lets make our voices heard, so check your registration before ballots go out!

Who is eligible?

To register to vote in the state of Washington, the Washington Secretary of State specifies you must meet all requirements:

A United States citizen.
A Washington state resident.
At least 18 years old. If you are at least 16, you can sign up as a Future Voter.
Not disqualified from voting due to a court order.
Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction.
Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction.

How do you register or check your information?

Start at VoteWA.gov

The website lets you:

Register to vote
Check your registration status
Update your address
View your personalized voters’ guide
Find drop boxes and voting centers
Track your ballot

You can also register by mail with a paper form or in person at your county elections office.

Timeline to remember!

What happens after registration?

Washington votes by mail. Registered voters automatically receive a ballot, so no separate request is needed. Return postage is prepaid.

Remember to sign your return envelope. Return your ballot early by mail or place your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on November 3. Track your ballot at VoteWA.gov or text VOTE to 868392 for updates.

Need information in Spanish?

Spanish voter registration forms and election materials are available through the Washington Secretary of State. For help, call 1-800-448-4881 or contact your county elections office.

Take a few minutes on September 15 to check, update, or complete your registration. Then share VoteWA.gov with an eligible family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor. Getting ready early makes the voting process easier.

More Voting Resources from CHA!

Visit our Get Out & Vote campaign page for information on registering to vote, checking your registration, learning what will appear on your ballot, and making a voting plan. The page also covers key election dates, registration options, voting rights, and Washington’s Future Voter program for 16- and 17-year-olds.

National Voter Registration Day - September 15, 2026