FAQs Re: Voting

For detailed information, please visit the Thurston County and Pierce County election pages.

October 26: last day to register to vote by mail
November 3: last day to register to vote in person

Voters have until 8 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to return their ballot at the drop boxes. Drop box locations include: Lackamas Elementary, the Nisqually Tribal Administration Building, Yelm Community Schools District Office, and Roy City Hall. No stamp is needed. This is the recommended method for returning your ballot. 

• Thurston County Drop Box Locations  
• Pierce County Drop Box Locations

If you mail your ballot, the Washington Secretary of State recommends mailing it more than a week before Election Day. After that, they recommend using a ballot drop box. 

Contact your local county elections office (Thurston County and Pierce County) if you need a new ballot or did not receive the original ballot. Remember, your county may only accept one ballot and will verify your signature. You can also print a replacement ballot at VoteWA.gov.

Yes. Sign in to VoteWA.gov to check your ballot status. You can see when your ballot was mailed, received, accepted or challenged. Text VOTE to 868392 to get text alerts. If you need help, contact your county elections office: Thurston County or Pierce County.