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Elections: Register & Vote

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This Election guide brings you voting and election information on how to register, campaign issues, and voting rights.

REGISTER & VOTE: Washington State

Washington State residents can register to vote by using one of the methods below. You must be an American citizen, a legal resident of the State, and age 18 by Nov. 5, 2024. You will need proof of identity: Washington driver license or ID number.

  • Register to Vote Online. You will need your proof of identity.
  • Register to Vote by Mail. Print off your registration form, fill it out, and mail to the designated address. Use this method if you do not have a Washington driver license or ID number.
  • Register to Vote In Person: Visit your  County Election Departments. Use this method if you do not have a Washington driver license or ID number.

The deadline to register to vote online or by mail in November's general election is October 28, 2024.The deadline for in-person registration is Election Day, November 5, 2024.

Washington's Secretary of State also includes guidance for Voters Away at College

WHY VOTE

Link: register to vote @ StudentVote.org

Other Registration Sites

These are other sites that make voting registration easy and provide state-specific information on deadlines, voting, absentee ballots & more.

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This guide is the work of many UW librarians.

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