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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures in Washington on February 10, 2026.

In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

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Election dates

February 10

Thurston County

See also: Thurston County, Washington ballot measures

Name	Type	Subject	Description
Centralia School District, Washington, Proposition No. 1, Tax Levy Measure (February 2026)	Referral	School tax	Replace an existing levy to fund educational programs and operations not funded by the state, at rates of $170, $175, and $180 per $100,000 of assessed value, to provide up to $7,150,000 in 2027, $7,640,000 in 2028, and $8,157,000 in 2029
Olympia School District, Washington, Proposition No. 1, Tax Levy Measure (February 2026)	Referral	School tax	Replace an existing technology and capital projects levy to fund technology improvements, capital projects, and safety upgrades, at rates of $96 per $100,000 of assessed value in 2027–2029 and $97 per $100,000 of assessed value in 2030, to provide up to $16,703,000 in 2027, $17,676,000 in 2028, $18,707,000 in 2029, and $19,901,000 in 2030
Tenino School District, Washington, Proposition No. 1, Tax Levy Measure (February 2026)	Referral	School tax	Replace an existing levy to fund safety improvements, technology upgrades, and learning environment improvements, at a rate of $111 per $100,000 of assessed value, to provide up to $2,397,797 in 2027, $2,456,484 in 2028, $2,516,639 in 2029, $2,578,298 in 2030, $2,641,498 in 2031, and $2,706,278 in 2032
Tumwater School District, Washington, Proposition No. 1, Tax Levy Measure (February 2026)	Referral	School tax	Replace an existing levy to fund capital improvements, including building system upgrades, safety and security improvements, and instructional technology upgrades district-wide, at rates of $53 per $100,000 of assessed value in 2027–2028, $70 per $100,000 in 2029, $72 per $100,000 in 2030, $73 per $100,000 in 2031, and $74 per $100,000 in 2032, to provide up to $5,900,000 in 2027, $6,200,000 in 2028, $8,500,000 in 2029, $9,000,000 in 2030, $9,500,000 in 2031, and $10,000,000 in 2032

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Washington

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Washington.

How to vote in Washington

Poll times

Washington is an all-mail voting state. Individuals who prefer to vote in person rather than by mail may do so at local voting centers, which are open for 18 days prior to the election. The voting period ends at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Contact your county elections department for more information on voting center locations and times.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Washington, one must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state, and at least 18 years of age. A person must also not be disqualified from voting due to a court order or imprisoned for a felony conviction in Washington, federal prison, or another state. Individuals who are 16 years or older can pre-register to vote.

One may register to vote online, by mail, or in person at a county elections department or voting center. Registration must be completed eight days in advance if done by mail or online. In-person registration is available through 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Washington automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles, health benefit exchange, and other state agencies approved by the governor. After the person's information is processed they will receive a confirmation in the mail from the county elections office.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Washington has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Washington allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Washington, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.

On November 7, 2023, the Washington State Alliance for Retired Americans filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington challenging a provision in the state constitution that requires voters to live in the state for at least 30 days before Election Day. In March 2024, a federal judge approved a consent decree, with the state of Washington agreeing not to enforce the provision.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Washington does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who knowingly provides false information or knowingly makes a false declaration about their qualifications "will have committed a class C felony that is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to ten thousand dollars, or both."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site Vote WA, run by the Washington Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Washington is an all-mail voting state and does not require voters to present photo identification (ID). Voters may choose to vote in person at a local voting center. According to state law, “The county auditor shall require any person desiring to vote at a voting center to either sign a ballot declaration or provide identification.”

The following list of accepted ID was current as of December 2025. Click here for the Washington State Legislature's voter ID regulations to ensure you have the most current information.

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The identification must be valid photo identification, such as a driver's license, state identification card, student identification card, tribal identification card, or employer identification card. A tribal identification card is not required to include a residential address or an expiration date to be considered valid under this section. Any individual who desires to vote in person but cannot provide identification shall be issued a provisional ballot, which shall be accepted if the signature on the declaration matches the signature on the voter's registration record.

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See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2026
• Local ballot measures, Washington

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