Voter Guide

How late can I mail my ballot in Washington state general election? Drop it off?

How late can I mail my ballot in Washington state general election? Drop it off?

Know these key dates and deadlines.

October 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Election 2025: 3 questions for Tumwater School Board candidates

Election 2025: 3 questions for Tumwater School Board candidates

Updated October 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Election 2025: 3 questions for North Thurston Public Schools board candidates

Election 2025: 3 questions for North Thurston Public Schools board candidates

Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Election 2025: 3 questions for Olympia City Council candidates

Election 2025: 3 questions for Olympia City Council candidates

Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Election 2025: 3 questions for Lacey City Council candidates

Election 2025: 3 questions for Lacey City Council candidates

Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Thurston County Auditor advises returning ballots early this year. Here’s why

Thurston County Auditor advises returning ballots early this year. Here’s why

Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Election 2025: 3 questions for Olympia School Board candidates

Election 2025: 3 questions for Olympia School Board candidates

Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Election 2025: 3 questions for Port of Olympia commission candidates

Election 2025: 3 questions for Port of Olympia commission candidates

Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM

Tax hikes loom over this WA state Senate race. Can incumbent retain her seat?

Tax hikes loom over this WA state Senate race. Can incumbent retain her seat?

Updated October 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM

Voters to decide whether state can invest WA Cares funds in stock market

Voters to decide whether state can invest WA Cares funds in stock market

Updated October 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM

WA election live updates: Inslee urges patience as votes still counted across the nation

WA election live updates: Inslee urges patience as votes still counted across the nation

Updated November 4, 2020 at 2:16 PM

WA election live updates: Results for state races; protests launched in Seattle, Portland

WA election live updates: Results for state races; protests launched in Seattle, Portland

Updated November 3, 2020 at 10:53 PM

National Guard cyber experts working to protect Washington state’s election security

National Guard cyber experts working to protect Washington state’s election security

Updated November 3, 2020 at 11:39 AM

Disinformation in Local Elections: How to Spot It and What You Can Do

Disinformation in Local Elections: How to Spot It and What You Can Do

Updated November 2, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Your guide to spotting disinformation in U.S. and Washington state elections

Your guide to spotting disinformation in U.S. and Washington state elections

Updated November 2, 2020 at 10:23 PM

How to use The Olympian voter guide

How to use The Olympian voter guide

Updated November 2, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Who’s on your Washington ballot and what do they stand for? Find out in our voter guide

Who’s on your Washington ballot and what do they stand for? Find out in our voter guide

Updated November 2, 2020 at 7:55 PM

The Olympian endorsement roundup: Our Editorial Board’s picks for Nov. 3 general election

The Olympian endorsement roundup: Our Editorial Board’s picks for Nov. 3 general election

Updated October 31, 2020 at 3:23 PM

The Olympian’s endorsements for Thurston County Commissioner

The Olympian’s endorsements for Thurston County Commissioner

Updated October 31, 2020 at 3:23 PM

The Olympian’s endorsement in the competitive 10th Congressional District

The Olympian’s endorsement in the competitive 10th Congressional District

Updated October 31, 2020 at 3:22 PM

The Olympian’s endorsements in the 22nd Legislative District

The Olympian’s endorsements in the 22nd Legislative District

Updated October 31, 2020 at 3:22 PM

Here’s how Washington election officials are ensuring ballots and voting is secure

Here’s how Washington election officials are ensuring ballots and voting is secure

Updated October 26, 2020 at 4:25 PM

The Olympian’s endorsement for Thurston County Superior Court Position 8

The Olympian’s endorsement for Thurston County Superior Court Position 8

Updated October 26, 2020 at 7:15 AM

Are you a political junkie? If you live in Washington state, you’re not alone

Are you a political junkie? If you live in Washington state, you’re not alone

Updated October 24, 2020 at 3:08 PM