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Why is it important to vote? You can help make decisions in your community, state, and country that align with your values. You'll feel empowered knowing you were a part of the decision making process not just locally, but nationally. Your voice matters! Voting is your voice to impact things that are that are important to you.

 

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Official ballot box in front of ARC

Kodiaks Vote

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Register to Vote

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

Registration Type Deadline
Online Monday, October 27th, 2025
Mail Monday, October 27th, 2025
In-person

Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 by 8:00 PM

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:
    • 2025 Washington State Voter Pamphlet (election guides) residential delivery is October 6 through 10. 
    • Voter Pamphlets (election guide) also available online in a variety of formats - Searchable PDF, Audio MP3, and Video format coming soon to 2025 General Election Voters' Guide webpage.
    • 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.
  • For in-person voting, locate a polling location in your county and get ready to vote before 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
  • Know your rights as a voter

What will be on the November 4, 2025 ballot?

Ballots may contain state legislative positions, such as State Senator and State Representative, as well as several State Court of Appeals positions. In addition, many ballots will contain local measures, including questions, bonds, levies, etc. View the Online Voters' Guide or the list of Candidates Who Have Filed.

For your customized online voter guide, 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 4th, 2025. 

  • 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 4th, 2025, 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:

Key Dates

Event

Date

A copy of the Washington State Voters Pamphlet is mailed out to every residence.

October 6 to 10, 2025

Events and Advocacy Board EAB Election Tabling (voter registration and voter education resources) at CC1 Lower Lobby, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

October 13, 2025

Events and Advocacy Board EAB Election Tabling (voter registration and voter education resources) at CC1 Lower Lobby, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

October 14, 2025

Events and Advocacy Board EAB Election Tabling (voter registration and voter education resources) at CC1 Lower Lobby, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

October 15, 2025

Events and Advocacy Board EAB Election Tabling (voter registration and voter education resources) at CC1 Lower Lobby, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

October 16, 2025

Start of voting period and deadlines for counties to mail out ballots and voters. Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.

October 17, 2025

Online and mail Washington state voter registration deadline. The voter registrations must be must be received 8 days before Election Day.

October 27, 2025 

In-person Washington state voter registration or updates deadline.

November 4, 2025 by 8:00 PM

ELECTION DAY

  • Register, update info, and VOTEin-person at Official Voting Center Location by 8:00 PM. 
  • Mailed ballot must be postmarked by November 4, 2025. Note: USPS  recommends mailing voted ballot back at least one week before Election Day.
  • Official Ballot Drop Box Locations are open until 8:00 PM.  Note: Stamps are not required for official election drop boxes.
  • Official election ballot box located on campus in front of the ARC (Activities and Recreation Center)
 November 4, 2025

County canvassing boards certify General Election results

 November 25, 2025
Last Day for Secretary of State to certify General Election results December 4, 2025

Election Resources

 

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