REGISTER TO VOTE!
The easiest way to register is to use VoteWA, the web app on the Washington Secretary of State’s website. You can register, update your address, look up your precinct number, and learn the names of all your Washington elected officials. Voter registration forms are also available at most public libraries, public schools, and the county Auditor’s office. You may also download and print forms in several languages
Got questions? Check out our Voter Registration Q&A!
EVERYTHING you need to know about registering to vote in Washington
How to Vote in Washington (video)
Vote411 Washington – are you eligible to vote?
ELECTION INFORMATION
ELECTION PROCESS
- Ballot Drop Boxes are Secure
- Voting by Mail is Safe
- Ballot processing: we got this!
- How are ballots processed? (video)
CANDIDATES & ISSUES
Washington Votes – gives users instant access to concise and objective descriptions of every single bill, amendment, and vote that takes place in the Washington legislature.
Vote Smart Washington State – Olympia
Vote Smart Washington State – Congress
Ballotpedia (Washington) – Look up ballot measures, too
Brennan Center for Justice – Issue information at nonpartisan think tank
Countable – News and pros/cons of federal bills and issues
Presidential Candidates in His/Her Own Words
FOLLOW THE MONEY
Public Disclosure Commission – Follow the money for State & local races and initiatives.
Federal Election Commission – Follow the money for Congressional races
ELECTION RESULTS
Kittitas County Auditor Elections page
Washington Secretary of State Elections & Voting page
Also go to our candidates pages by using the navigation bars at the top and bottom of this page.
Learn About Local Government
The State We’re In – Guide to state, tribal and local government, produced by the League of Women Voters
Your Vote – a collaborative effort between LWV Washington State & Spokesman-Review. Learn more about Washington state electoral issues and national voting timelines.
The Closest Governments to the People – guide to local government
A Guide to Washington State Courts
Special-purpose districts in Washington state
Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
MRSC publications in pdf
Washington State Association of Counties resource links
Learn About the 3 Branches of Government
The United States Constitution established our current system of government. It consists of three branches; the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. Read more about them here.
How a Bill Becomes Law (Schoolhouse Rock Video)
