Washington State Elections

06/05/2026

Feature alert! You can get free text notifications from your county elections office when your returned ballot is Received, Accepted, or Challenged. If there's an issue with your signature, you'll get steps on how to fix it and get your ballot counted.

Text "VOTE" to 868392 to sign up. Message and data rates may apply.

06/03/2026

On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Postal Service released a proposed rule for handling ballot mail in federal elections in alignment with Executive Order 14399 regarding elections.

Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/4dG0lE8

06/03/2026

Did you know? In Washington, you can track your ballot with text messages.

Text "VOTE" to 868392 to get ballot text updates straight to your phone.

Once you vote and return your ballot, you'll get updates when your ballot is "Received", "Accepted", or "Challenged" (with instructions to correct a mismatched or missing signature).

Message and data rates may apply.

Follow Washington State Elections for trusted, nonpartisan election information.

06/02/2026

The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office held their first “I Voted” Sticker Contest! Check out the winners!

Congratulations to our winning sticker designs!

Winners are based on the number of votes received from public voting. The winning designs were submitted by Christina and Nazanin.

The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office wants to thank everyone who participated in the first “I Voted” Sticker Contest. We loved seeing all of the creativity!

06/01/2026

Want to receive text updates on the status of your ballot? Text “VOTE” to 868392 to get a link to sign up.
Message and data rates may apply.

Follow Washington State Elections for trusted, nonpartisan election info.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month, Washington! Voting is a powerful tool you can use to make a difference in your life and the lives of others.

Ready to help shape the future? Head to VoteWA.gov to register to vote or make sure your information is up to date.

05/15/2026

Candidate Filing Week may be over, but the work is not done.

Candidates, be sure to submit your Voters' Pamphlet profile, statement, and photo ASAP.

Check your email inbox for the URL to submit!
Deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Questions? Visithttps://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/StateCandidatesGuide2026.pdf

05/14/2026

Want to receive text updates on the status of your ballot? Text “VOTE” to 868392 to get a link to sign up.
Message and data rates may apply.

05/11/2026

Today, Monday, May 11, 2026, is the last day to withdraw your name from the ballot.

Submit a Withdrawal of Candidacy form and signature to your filing officer by 5 p.m.
There are no refunds for a withdrawal of candidacy.

Withdrawal of Candidacy form:https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/withdrawal%20form.pdf