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Washington Primary Election
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 74 days away
U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices
What’s being decided
A primary election determines which candidates advance to the November general election. Voters in each party select their nominee, and the winners face each other in the fall.
Washington holds an top-two primary — all candidates appear on a single ballot and the top two advance regardless of party.
Candidates
Candidate profiles are added as races take shape. View all known candidates →
Voter information
Registration deadline
October 26, 2026 (8 days before the November 3 general)
Same-day registration available
You can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place.