Washington Election Dates, Deadlines & How to Vote

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🗳️ Washington State General Election – Tuesday, November 4, 2025

According to the official Washington Secretary of State election calendar:

• Registration deadline: Last chance to register or update voter info in person is on Election Day, November 4, by 8 p.m.
• Early voting period: Begins October 17 and runs for 18 days through Election Day. Ballots are mailed to registered voters, and voting centers provide Accessible Voting Units (AVUs
• Mail registration deadline: Online or mail-in registrations must be received by October 27 (8 days before the election)

Timeline Summary

• Oct 17, 2025: 18-day voting period begins
• Oct 27, 2025: Registration by mail/online cutoff
• Nov 4, 2025: Last in-person registration, ballot drop-off by 8 p.m. — General Election Day
• Nov 25: Certification of election results by county canvassing boards begins (~21 days after election)

⚖️ Key Races on the Ballot

Special State Legislative Elections (Seattle‑area)

Nine Washington legislative seats will be decided via special elections due to vacancies in both the State Senate and House. All are located in the greater Seattle area:

• State House districts 33, 34, 41, and 48, featuring appointed interim representatives running to fill unexpired terms.
• State Senate seats in districts 5, 26, 33, 34, and 48 will also be up for election.

Appellate Court Races

• Two Court of Appeals seats—Division I, District 2 and Division III, District 3—are on the ballot. These are non-competitive with no primaries held.

Local & Municipal Races

Seattle

• Mayor: Incumbent Bruce Harrell faces a challenger field that includes Katie Wilson, Joe Mallahan, and others. The primary occurred August 5; the top two advance to November’s general election.
• City Council: Three seats are on the November ballot:
  • District 2 (special election due to Tammy Morales’s resignation)
  • Districts 8 and 9 (at-large seats)
    Primary took place August 5; the general election is Nov 4.
• City Attorney: The race between incumbent Ann Davison and challenger Erika Evans also advances from the primary to general election.

King County

• King County Council: Five of nine seats are up for nonpartisan election on Nov 4, following the August primary.
• King County Executive: Top-two winners from the August primary (likely Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci) advance to the general election.
• Proposition 1: A parks and recreation levy was approved in the August primary and will be finalized/fully enacted after the general election if needed.

Across the state, numerous municipal elections, school board races, and local ballot measures will also appear on ballots depending on the county and city jurisdiction.

🧭 Voter Checklist & Tips

1. Registration: Register or update your info online or by mail by October 27 — or in person up to 8 p.m. on election day.
2. Mail and early voting: Ballots mailed automatically starting Oct 17; drop boxes and voting centers available throughout the 18‑day voting period.
3. Know your contests: Voters in Seattle and King County should expect high-profile races like the mayor, city council, county executive, and local propositions.
4. Check local jurisdictions: Many counties and school districts across Washington are holding local elections, including special legislative races, school boards, and bond measures.

📌 Why This Election Matters

Though Washington has no statewide offices on the general election ballot in 2025, several special legislative races, major city contests (especially in Seattle and King County), and local governance referenda will shape policy and representation at the regional and municipal level.

From statehouse representation in Seattle-area neighborhoods to leadership of Seattle’s executive and legislative branches, these local races have broad implications for taxation, education, public safety, and more.

✅ Summary Table

If you’d like help with ballot lookup for your specific Washington county or city—or want candidate information and voter guides—just let me know!

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