OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots for the state’s August Primary Election by Friday, according to the Washington Secretary of State.
Official ballot drop boxes will also be opened for the more than 4.8 million registered voters across Washington to participate in the August 6 Primary Election.
Ballots must be returned to a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. on Aug. 6. Alternatively, if mailed using the postage-paid envelope included with every ballot, they must be postmarked by Aug. 6 to be accepted. The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing ballots back a week before Election Day. Ballots can also be securely returned via the 599 official drop boxes and voting centers administered by county governments.
All 39 counties have races on the ballot in this election, featuring 654 elected offices and 94 local measures for voters to decide on. The top two vote-getters for each office will advance to the General Election in November.
“This election is an opportunity to make important decisions that affect us locally and statewide,” said Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. “I encourage all registered voters to use the state’s comprehensive system of trustworthy resources to participate in this election.”
The Secretary of State’s Office noted that county elections officials provide voters’ pamphlets with election information directly to residences in their jurisdiction. All voters can use VoteWA.gov to view their personalized Voters’ Guide, check their ballot status, and find official drop box locations. Voters can also sign up for text notifications by texting “VOTE” to 868392 (message and data rates may apply).
Voters who have not yet registered can still participate in the August 6 Primary. Online registration and updates via VoteWA.gov must be submitted by July 29. In-person registration at county elections offices and voting centers is also available until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
