The Washington Secretary of State Primary Election on August 4, 2026, is a top-two primary where voters nominate candidates for the state's chief elections officer. The office oversees elections, corporate filings, and the state archives, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election regardless of party.
The Washington Secretary of State Primary Election on August 4, 2026, is a top-two primary where voters nominate candidates for the state's chief elections officer. The office oversees elections, corporate filings, and the state archives, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election regardless of party.
Washington conducts all elections by mail. Voters must be registered by July 13, 2026, to receive a ballot. Ballots are mailed starting July 18, 2026, and must be returned by mail or deposited in an official ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on Election Day, August 4, 2026. No ID is required to vote, but signature verification is used on returned ballots.