Things You Need To Know: 

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1. Registration Deadline:

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• The deadline to register online to vote is Monday, October 26, 2020.

• The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (received by) Monday, October 26, 2020.

• The deadline to register in-person to vote is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The deadline to update an existing voter registration with a new name or address is Monday, October 26, 2020.

• You can also register and vote on Election Day.

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2. Polling Times:

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Washington is a mail-in ballot state and does not have polling places.

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3. Is Early Voting Available:

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Yes, The early voting period runs from Friday, October 16, 2020, to Tuesday, November 3, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

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4. Can I Vote by Mail:

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Yes, You can register here.

*All voters can vote by mail*

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5. ID Needed for Voting: 

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ID is necessary to register. If you register by mail and do not have a Washington state driver's license, Washington state ID card, or a Social Security number, you need to provide:

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Forms of identification (one required)

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• Valid photo ID

• Valid tribal ID of a federally recognized Indian tribe in Washington state

• Copy of a current utility bill

• Current bank statement

• Copy of a current government check

• Copy of a current paycheck

• A government document that shows both your name and address

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If you do not have a Washington driver license, permit, or ID, you may use the last four digits of your Social Security number to register.

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No notary or witness requirement for return of mail ballot & No ID requirement to vote by mail

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6. Voting Without Address​

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The Washington voter registration application requires a residential address. The website includes a clarification for voters without an address: "If you have a nontraditional address, such as a motor home or transitional housing, your voting residence is the physical location at the time you register to vote. You may list a different address for your mailing address."

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7. Interesting Notes

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The voter registration form is available in many languages.

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