How, where to drop off your ballot in Washington state

As ballots arrive in the mail this week, many Washington voters are ready to cast them for the 2024 general election . So when can you submit your ballot in WA?

Registered voters have until Election Day, November 5, to turn in a completed ballot. Voter registration must be completed online or by mail before October 29, or in-person by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

There are several ways Washingtonians can vote, including:

Once you fill out your ballot, be sure to sign your return envelope. No stamp is needed.

Ballots will have mailing instructions , and USPS recommends that you mail a week before Election Day.

The deadline to postmark your ballot is on Election Day, so be mindful of mailbox collection times.

Drop box

Alternatively, ballots can be returned to a drop box.

A full list of drop box locations in Washington is available through the Secretary of State's website .

Ballot drop boxes officially close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Voting center

Washington voters can also vote in-person at an accessible voting center.

Voting centers in Washington open 18 days before Election Day and close at 8 p.m. on the day of the general election. Additional voting centers will open closer to Election Day.

You can locate your nearest voting center by logging into VoteWA.gov , through the Secretary of State's website , or by contacting your county's elections department.

How can I track my ballot?

You track the status of your ballot on VoteWA.gov .

VoteWA's ballot tracker also offers text notifications. Voters should allow three to four days for the system to post status updates.

Visit the Secretary of State's website for more voting information.

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