Kodiaks Vote

General Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

To vote in Washington State, you must be registered to vote. View voter eligibility.

Check your registration.

Next Steps After Registering to Vote

Once you register to vote, here's the next steps you can do.

• Think about what your values are and what matters the most to you
• Research the candidates and propositions (both locally and nationally) and determine which vote you think is the better option:
• 2026 Washington State Voter Pamphlet (election guides) residential delivery. 
• Online Voter Pamphlets (election guide) available on the 2026 General Election Voters' Guide webpage with different format options such as the Searchable State Online Voters' Guide, online PDF, Audio MP3s, and Video formats. 
• Description of elected offices - learn about qualifications and responsibilities for federal and state offices
• Remember that your vote is your decision. Do your best to think about what is important to you and vote accordingly
• Ballots are mailed to the address where you're registered to vote no later than 18 days prior to elections. For military and overseas voters, ballots are mailed 45 days prior to elections.
• Frequently Asked Questions on Voting by Mail.
• For in-person voting, locate a polling location in your county and get ready to vote before 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
• Know your rights as a voter.

What will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot?

Ballots may contain state legislative positions, such as State Senator and State Representative, U.S. Congressional , State Supreme Court, County, City, Precinct Officer, and other local positions. In addition, many ballots will contain local measures, including questions, bonds, levies, etc.

View the 2026 General Election Online Voters' Guide webpage or the list of Candidates Who Have Filed.

For your customized online voter whenguide, please visit VoteWA.gov.

Your precinct determines which offices and measures appear on your ballot. As a result, you may notice candidates in the complete online guide who do not appear on your ballot. Both your customized voters' guide at VoteWA.gov and your mailed ballot will display the candidates and measures you are eligible to vote on, based on your precincts.

Contact your local elections office and learn more.

Vote

Drop your signed ballot at an official ballot drop box  by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 

• You can drop off your signed ballot at the Official Ballot Drop Box on campus in front of the ARC
• If needed, find other Ballot Drop Box Locations and Voting Center Locations
• In-person services and accessible voting devices are available through your local elections office or voting center until election day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, before 8:00 PM.
• Return by mail, no stamp is needed, but most be postmarked by Election Day. USPS recommends that you mail a week before the Election Day.

Election Day Problems?

Report an election issue at:

• 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683 for English)
• 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682 for Spanish and English)
• 1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683 for Asian multilingual assistance)
• 1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287 for Arabic)

Key Dates

Election Resources

• Free Speech and Expression at Cascadia College
• Frequently Asked Questions about Washington State Elections
• Frequently Asked Questions about Voting by Mail in Washington State
• Description of State and Federal Elected Offices
• How to Cope with Election Anxiety (Pre & Post)
• Social Media and Mental Health
• Election Stress: Tips to Manage Anxious Feelings About Politics
• Taking Good Care of Yourself
• Cascadia & UWB Counseling Center