Washington elections, 2017
This page is an overview of Ballotpedia's coverage of the 2017 Washington elections, including a list of offices up for election, links to election results, state election dates and deadlines, an option to look up your candidates by address, as well as an FAQ section. Click on the tabs below to navigate.
Who is running for election in Washington?
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Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2017 Washington elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
| U.S. Senate | — |
| U.S. House | — |
| Congress special election | — |
| Governor | — |
| Other State Executive | — |
| State Senate | ✓ |
| State House | ✓ |
| State Supreme Court | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — |
| Local Judges | ✓ |
| School Boards | ✓ |
| Municipal Government | ✓ |
| Recalls | ✓ |
| Ballot Measures | ✓ |
| Local Ballot Measures | ✓ |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Washington are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
December 30, 2016: Ballot measure signature deadline
July 3, 2017: Voter registration
July 7, 2017: Ballot measure signature deadline
July 24, 2017: Voter registration
August 1, 2017: Primary election
October 9, 2017: Voter registration
October 30, 2017: Voter registration
November 7, 2017: General election
November 7, 2017: Ballot measures
Polling hours: Voting centers closed at 8 p.m.
Local election dates
Ballotpedia covers municipal elections in the most-populated counties in the country, school board elections for the top 1,000 districts by enrollment, and local courts down to the county level.
August 1, 2017:
Auburn School District (Primary)
Battle Ground School District (Primary)
Bellevue School District (Primary)
Bellingham School District (Primary)
Bethel School District (Primary)
Central Kitsap School District (Primary)
Central Valley School District (Primary)
Clover Park School District (Primary)
Edmonds School District (Primary)
Everett School District (Primary)
Evergreen School District (Clark) (Primary)
Federal Way School District (Primary)
Highline School District (Primary)
Issaquah School District (Primary)
Kennewick School District (Primary)
Kent School District (Primary)
Lake Washington School District (Primary)
Marysville School District (Primary)
Mead School District (Primary)
Mukilteo School District (Primary)
North Thurston Public Schools (Primary)
Northshore School District (Primary)
Olympia School District (Primary)
Pasco School District (Primary)
Puyallup School District (Primary)
Renton School District (Primary)
Richland School District (Primary)
Seattle School District (Primary)
Snohomish School District (Primary)
South Kitsap School District (Primary)
Spokane Public Schools (Primary)
Tacoma Public Schools (Primary)
Vancouver Public Schools (Primary)
Yakima School District (Primary)
Seattle (Primary)
King (Primary)
November 7, 2017:
Washington State Senate District 7 (General)
Washington State Senate District 31 (General)
Washington State Senate District 48 (General)
Washington State Senate District 37 (General)
Washington State Senate District 45 (General)
Washington House of Representatives District 7 (General)
Washington House of Representatives District 31 (General)
Washington House of Representatives District 45 (General)
Seattle (General)
King (General)
Auburn School District (General)
Battle Ground School District (General)
Bellevue School District (General)
Bellingham School District (General)
Bethel School District (General)
Central Kitsap School District (General)
Central Valley School District (General)
Clover Park School District (General)
Edmonds School District (General)
Everett School District (General)
Everett School District (General)
Federal Way School District (General)
Highline School District (General)
Issaquah School District (General)
Kennewick School District (General)
Kent School District (General)
Lake Washington School District (General)
Marysville School District (General)
Mead School District (General)
Mukilteo School District (General)
North Thurston Public Schools (General)
Northshore School District (General)
Olympia School District (General)
Pasco School District (General)
Puyallup School District (General)
Renton School District (General)
Richland School District (General)
Seattle School District (General)
Snohomish School District (General)
South Kitsap School District (General)
Spokane Public Schools (General)
Tacoma Public Schools (General)
Vancouver Public Schools (General)
Yakima School District (General)
December 5, 2017:
Auburn School District (Runoff)
Battle Ground School District (Runoff)
Bellevue School District (Runoff)
Bellingham School District (Runoff)
Bethel School District (Runoff)
Central Kitsap School District (Runoff)
Central Valley School District (Runoff)
Clover Park School District (Runoff)
Edmonds School District (Runoff)
Everett School District (Runoff)
Evergreen School District (Clark) (Runoff)
Federal Way School District (Runoff)
Highline School District (Runoff)
Issaquah School District (Runoff)
Kennewick School District (Runoff)
Kent School District (Runoff)
Lake Washington School District (Runoff)
Marysville School District (Runoff)
Mead School District (Runoff)
Mukilteo School District (Runoff)
North Thurston Public Schools (Runoff)
Northshore School District (Runoff)
Olympia School District (Runoff)
Pasco School District (Runoff)
Puyallup School District (Runoff)
Renton School District (Runoff)
Richland School District (Runoff)
Seattle School District (Runoff)
Snohomish School District (Runoff)
South Kitsap School District (Runoff)
Spokane Public Schools (Runoff)
Tacoma Public Schools (Runoff)
Vancouver Public Schools (Runoff)
Yakima School District (Runoff)
Black Diamond (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When do the polls open and close?
Voting centers closed at 8 p.m.
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2017) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in Washington?
See Primary elections in Washington.
How do I register to vote?
See Voting in Washington.
Is there an early voting period?
See Voting in Washington.
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
What are the voter ID laws in Washington?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Washington for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What does Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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