Ballots for the Aug. 6 primary election are being mailed to more than 4.8 million registered voters across Washington today.
Citizens have until July 29 to register online via VoteWA.gov or can register and vote in person at county election offices and voting centers through 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Along with their ballot, voters can expect to be mailed voters’ pamphlets with election information based on their residency. Cascade PBS offers a comprehensive Voter Guide with information on statewide, federal and legislative candidates from all regions to learn more about who is running.
All of the state’s 39 counties have races in this election, including 654 elected offices such as Governor, Attorney General, state Supreme Court seat, state Public Lands Commissioner and positions in the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as 94 local measures including bonds and levies.
Washington has a top-two primary system. The two candidates in each race with the most votes will face off in the General Election in November regardless of party. The president and vice president are nominated through a different process and are not included in the August primary.
