You Can Vote

/ WASHINGTON /
YOU CAN VOTE
/ STATE RESIDENT
Must have lived in Washington State for 30 days prior to the election (exceptions apply to military and overseas voters)
CHECK REGISTRATION

Contactyour County electionsdepartment

WAYS TO REGISTER
/ BY MAIL
Complete and mail your Washington State Voter Application to your County elections department. You can request a form online at
ONLINE
If you have a Washington State driver's license or a WA State ID card you may register to vote online at
LOCAL ELECTIONS OFFICE
In person at your County electionsdepartment.
VOTER REGISTRATION
/ ID TO REGISTER
No ID requirement to register, but you must provide your current address, and proof of U.S. citizenship, or your driver's license number, or the last 4 digits of your social security number
Washington primaries are Closed for Republicans and Semi-Closed for Democrats
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
/ BY MAIL/ ONLINE
29 days before an election
IN PERSON
8 days before an election
/ WAYS TO VOTE
/ BY MAIL
WashingtonState votes by mail.
Your ballot is mailed to you at least 18 days before each election. To receive your ballot, your voter registration mailing address must be current. You can update your address online at
Even though all voting is done bymail, you still can vote in person at your local elections department. Contact your County elections department for in-person voting options. This option is available on or up to 18 days before the election and until Election day.
ELECTION DATES
/ PRIMARY ELECTION:
August 7, 2012
GENERAL ELECTION:
November 6, 2012
VOTER IDENTIFICATION
/ WASHINGTON DOES HAVE A VOTER ID REQUIREMENT
Any person desiring to vote at a voting centermust provide proper ID to the election officer before signing the poll book

Valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID card, student ID card, or tribal ID card
A voter ID issued by a county elections officer
A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check or other government document that show your name and current address

PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS
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