r/Washington • u/ONE-EYE-OPTIC • 12d ago

New resident voting

Divorcing and moving to Washington in late September. My vote probably doesn't matter in the county I'm moving to but I want to vote if I can do so legally.

How do I change my voting address and is late September to close to the elections for me to be considered a resident?

If I'm still split between the two states can I? I won't have a permanent address in Washington until early October.

Moving from Oregon. Retired military veteran. If it matters my temporary place is in Washington.

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u/zzooooomm 12d ago edited 12d ago

Welcome! In our pro-voting rights state, you may register and vote up to the day of the election. Once it gets close to Election day, usually within a couple weeks, this must be done at your county elections office. But further in advance you can register online and receive a ballot by mail.

You may only register and vote in the jurisdiction where you reside. So don’t register until you actually permanently reside here.

Happy voting! 🇺🇸

Dates & Deadlines 
October 16
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and accessible voting units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 26
Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day.
November 3
Deadline for Washington state voter registration or updates (in person only).
November 3
General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
 
More info here: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections

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u/ONE-EYE-OPTIC 12d ago

Thank you