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Washington elections, 2021
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This page is an overview of the 2021 Washington elections, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of Washington elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2021. Click 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
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Election dates
Statewide election dates in Washington are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
August 3, 2021: Primary
November 2, 2021: General election
Polling hours: Poll opening hours vary; close at 8 p.m. (most voting done by mail)
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.
Frequently asked questions
When are the polls open?
Poll opening hours vary; close at 8 p.m. (most voting done by mail)
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2021) 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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