Washington elections, 2019
This page is an overview of the 2019 Washington elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Who is running for election in Washington?
Results
State ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Washington Referendum 88, Vote on I-1000 Affirmative Action Measure (2019)
- Washington Initiative 976, Limits on Motor Vehicle Taxes and Fees Measure (2019)
- Washington Senate Joint Resolution 8200, Government Continuation Legislation for Catastrophic Incidents Amendment (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 20, Nonbinding Question on Tax to Fund Long-Term Healthcare Services (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 21, Nonbinding Question on Extending Tax and Surcharge on Timber Products (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 22, Nonbinding Question on Paint Tax to Fund Paint Waste Management Programs (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 23, Nonbinding Question on E-Cigarette and Vapor Product Tax (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 24, Nonbinding Question on Business Activities Tax to Fund Higher Education Programs (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 25, Nonbinding Question Concerning a Tax on Certain Financial Institutions (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 26, Nonbinding Question on Online Retail Sales Tax (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 27, Nonbinding Question on Petroleum Product Tax (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 28, Nonbinding Question on Limiting Sales Tax Exemptions for Nonresidents (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 29, Nonbinding Question Concerning an Excise Tax on Real Property (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 30, Nonbinding Question Concerning a Tax Increase on Tour Operators and Travel Agents (2019)
- Washington Advisory Vote 31, Nonbinding Question on an International Investment Management Services Tax Increase (2019)
State legislature
Click on the following link for state legislative election results:
- Washington state legislative special elections, 2019 (Senate District 40 and House District 13-Position 2)
State courts
Click on the following link for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- King County, Washington
- Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Public Schools
- November 5, 2019 ballot measures in Washington
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2019 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 | — |
| Special state legislative | ✓ |
| 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 the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 6, 2019: Primary election
November 5, 2019: General election
Polling hours: See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2019)
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
Frequently asked questions
When are the polls open?
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2019) 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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