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Attorney General Primary Election (WA)

Election Date:August 4, 2026Register by:July 27, 2026

The Washington Attorney General Primary Election on August 4, 2026, is a top-two primary where voters nominate candidates for the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General serves as the state's chief prosecutor and legal advisor, overseeing consumer protection, antitrust, criminal appeals, and litigation on behalf of the state.

About This Race

The Washington Attorney General Primary Election on August 4, 2026, is a top-two primary where voters nominate candidates for the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General serves as the state's chief prosecutor and legal advisor, overseeing consumer protection, antitrust, criminal appeals, and litigation on behalf of the state.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 4, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 27, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 3, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Washington's 2026 primary, registered voters must be U.S. citizens, Washington residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person, with the deadline of July 27, 2026. Ballots are mailed to all active registered voters starting July 16, 2026, and can be returned by mail, drop box, or in-person voting centers; no photo ID is required to vote, but signature verification is used for mail ballots.

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Democratic

Matthew T. Richards

Attorney General of Washington

Biography

Matthew T. Richards is a former federal prosecutor and current Chief of the Consumer Protection Division at the Washington State Attorney General's Office, running to continue progressive enforcement on corporate accountability, climate justice, and immigrant rights.

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Republican

Pete Serrano

Attorney General of Washington

Biography

Pete Serrano is a Washington State Senator from the 9th Legislative District and former prosecutor, seeking to bring a tough-on-crime agenda and challenge what he describes as excessive legal overreach by the state government.

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