Vote by Mail
Washington State votes by mail. Vote by mail is convenient and gives you extra time to learn about the ballot measures and candidates before casting your vote.
If you are a registered voter and do not receive your ballot, contact your county elections department.
1. Receive Your Ballot
Your ballot is mailed to you at least 18 days before each election. To receive your ballot, your voter registration mailing address must be current. You can update your address online with VoteWA.
If you are a registered voter and do not receive your ballot, contact your county elections department.
If you are a registered voter and do not receive your ballot, contact your county elections department.
2. Vote Your Ballot
Your ballot packet will include a ballot, a secrecy envelope, and a return envelope. Follow the instructions that accompany your ballot. If you need a replacement ballot, contact your county elections department.
Be an informed voter
Washington has many ways to help voters become informed about ballot measures and candidates:
Other sources of information about candidates and issues include local newspapers, television, libraries, political parties, and campaigns.
- The state General Election Voters’ Pamphlet is mailed to every household in Washington. If you need the General Election Voters’ Pamphlet in accessible formats or alternate languages, call (800) 448-4881 or email Voter's Pamphet.
- For personalized ballot measure and candidate information online, go to MyVote.
- For all ballot measures and candidates, visit the Online Voters’ Guide.
- For local races, visit the website for your county elections department.
Other sources of information about candidates and issues include local newspapers, television, libraries, political parties, and campaigns.
3. Return Your Ballot
Your Ballot must be:
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- Postmarked no later than Election Day; or
- Returned to a designated ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day; or
- Returned in person to your county elections department.
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San Juan Elections Office
Physical Address
55 Second St., Suite A
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 638
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone: : 360-378-3357Fax: : 360-378-8856
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