The Seattle Mayor Primary Election is a nonpartisan primary held to select up to two candidates to advance to the general election for Mayor of Seattle, Washington. The election is conducted under Washington state's top-two primary system, where the top two vote-getters regardless of party advance to the November general election. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing city departments, proposing the budget, and setting policy direction.
The Seattle Mayor Primary Election is a nonpartisan primary held to select up to two candidates to advance to the general election for Mayor of Seattle, Washington. The election is conducted under Washington state's top-two primary system, where the top two vote-getters regardless of party advance to the November general election. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing city departments, proposing the budget, and setting policy direction.
Voters in Seattle must be registered to vote by the registration deadline and can vote by mail-in ballot, which is the primary method in Washington State, or in person at designated vote centers during the voting period. Ballots are mailed to registered voters approximately 18 days before election day and must be returned by mail (postmarked by election day) or deposited in an official ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on election day. Washington State does not require photo ID to vote; signature verification is used for mail-in ballots.