The 2026 Washington State gubernatorial election will determine the next Governor of Washington. Voters will choose between major party candidates to lead the state's executive branch, overseeing budget, education, public safety, and environmental policy.
The 2026 Washington State gubernatorial election will determine the next Governor of Washington. Voters will choose between major party candidates to lead the state's executive branch, overseeing budget, education, public safety, and environmental policy.
Washington voters can register online, by mail, or in person through the Secretary of State's office. Ballots are mailed to all active registered voters; voters may return ballots by mail, drop box, or in person at a voting center. No photo ID is required to vote, but signature verification is used for mail ballots.