Request your Washington absentee or mail ballot

All Washington elections are held by mail. This means that Washington will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.

• If you need to update your mailing address permanently, register to vote again using your new mailing address.
• If you need to update your mailing address temporarily -- because you will be out of town for a specific election -- request a one-time absentee ballot.

Washington elections are all vote-by-mail. You can still request a one-time absentee ballot if you will be from home during a specific election.

• All Washington elections are held by mail. This means that Washington will automatically send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter ahead of all elections.
• If you need to update your mailing address permanently, register to vote again using your new mailing address.
• If you need to update your mailing address temporarily -- because you will be out of town for a specific election -- request a one-time absentee ballot.