Voting and Elections

Getting ready for the election? We're here to support you at every turn: from helping you register to vote, to providing information on candidates and issues, to offering convenient & secure on-site ballot drop boxes.

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Results update as counties count ballots and are certified after each election. Choose your county for local races.

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2027 Key Dates & Deadlines

Next election: February 9 Special Election*

Voting begins

January 22

Start of the 18-day voting period, through Election Day. Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units are available at voting centers.

Registration deadline

February 1

Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. You can still register in person during business hours, and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Election Day

February 9

Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. This is also the deadline for Washington State voter registration or updates, in person only.

Later in 2027

April 27 Special Election*

Apr. 9 Voting begins

Apr. 19 Online and mail registration deadline

Apr. 27 Election Day

August 3 Primary

July 16 Voting begins

July 26 Online and mail registration deadline

Aug. 3 Election Day

November 2 General Election

Oct. 15 Voting begins

Oct. 25 Online and mail registration deadline

Nov. 2 Election Day

*Special elections are held ony when a local district places a measure on the ballot. Contact your county election office to see what will be on yours.

Libraries with Ballot Drop Boxes

Some Sno-Isle Libraries have ballot drop boxes on library grounds. Ballots must be in a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If your library isn't listed, find a voting center or drop box near you.

Voting centers & drop boxes