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Requesting an Absentee Ballot 2024

This guide, created by Gwendolyn Reece at American University, provides instructions on how to request an absentee ballot for the U.S. general election being held November 5, 2024.

Request a Ballot - Washington (State)

As of June 28, 2024

Registration

Verify your Registration: https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx
Register to Vote: https://olvr.votewa.gov/

Requesting a Ballot

Mail ballots sent to all voters by default – if you are living away from your permanent address, you can update your record with your new mailing address to get a ballot sent to you. Please remember to update each time you move. https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx
Send to your county elections official: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/auditors/default.aspx

Voting

Ballots must be POSTMARKED by election day or hand delivered to a drop box. Check your voting record to find drop boxes near you: Drop Box and Voting Center Locations | WA Secretary of State
Track your ballot: VoteWA Voter Portal
For more information on Mail Voting in Washington: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/faq_vote_by_mail.aspx

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