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   Next Election:

• 2026 August 4th Primary Election

  • Filing Deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 8. 
  • See Running for Office, for more information on filing for office.
  • After the filing deadline, return here for more information on candidates and ballot measures.

• Who/what did your fellow Democrats vote to endorse?

  • Our 2026 May Endorsement Meeting will be held on Monday, May 18. Register for the meeting here.
  • Check back here after May 18 to see who we endorsed!

  Register to Vote:

  • Online

  • You can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before an election. Registrations done by mail need to be received, not postmarked, by the 8-day deadline.

  You can register online, 24 hours a day, at the Washington Secretary of State's website. 

  To register online, you will need either:

  • A current Washington State driver license, or
  • A current Washington State ID card, or
  • Last 4 digits of Social Security Number

  If you do not have either of these, you can still register by mail or in-person (see below)

  • Need to change your voting address? You can do it online.

  
  • By mail

  Download and print a voter registration form from the Secretary of State. Forms are available in many languages. They need to receive the registration at least 8 days in advance of the next election, so plan to mail in early.

  Mail your completed form to:

  King County Elections
  919 SW Grady Way
  Renton, WA 98057

  
  • In Person

  • You can register in-person at King County Elections Headquarters through election day.

  
  *** Not sure if you're already registered? Verify your status here! ***
  

  
  Receive Your Ballot in the Postal Mail

  Ballots will be mailed on July 15, 2026. Everyone should have received their ballot by Monday, July 20. If you haven’t seen it by then, you should call King County Elections at (206) 296-VOTE (8683) or visit their website.
  
  If needed, here's how to:

  • • Update your address
    • Request a replacement ballot
      
      

  Complete and Turn-In Your Ballot

  • • • Find your nearest Drop Box here, open 24 hours a day.
      • Ballot drop boxes close at 8pm SHARP on election day.
      • Ballots may also be returned via US Postal mail, but BEWARE - inefficiencies with the US Postal Service could mean your ballot does not make it to King County Elections in time. We strongly suggest using a Ballot Drop Box, or mailing your ballot in as soon as you receive it.
      • Track my ballot and sign up for ballot alerts.

  
  New Voter?

  Watch this Video Guide from King County Elections on "How to Vote" ⬇️

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATyElO7TpW8

   

  Why Vote?

  Our elected officials shape the system we all live in. From how fair the tax and justice system are to the quality of our roads, sidewalks, and schools, the candidates we elect in November will make decisions that impact every aspect of our lives. A democracy only works for all of us when we all vote.

  Ask Michelle Obama. She has a few thoughts on the subject.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDfnoe9Cdio

   

  Thank you for voting!

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