The 2026 Washington gubernatorial primary election will be held on August 4, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Washington State. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jay Inslee is not seeking re-election, making this an open race for the state's highest office.
The 2026 Washington gubernatorial primary election will be held on August 4, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Washington State. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jay Inslee is not seeking re-election, making this an open race for the state's highest office.
To vote in the 2026 Washington gubernatorial primary, residents must register by July 27, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. Washington conducts all elections by mail: registered voters will receive a ballot automatically and can return it by mail, drop it at an official ballot drop box, or vote in person at a voting center during the early voting period or on Election Day. Voters do not need to present ID unless registering for the first time by mail.