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Washington elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Washington, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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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 2, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Washington elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Washington elections, 2022
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate Click here
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor
Other state executive Click here
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative Click here
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts Click here
School boards
Municipal government Click here
Recalls
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures Click here

Legend: election(s) / — no elections
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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Washington 2022 ballot measures
Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRAQ

Advisory Vote 39 Advise the Legislature to either maintain or repeal a tax increase on aircraft fuel from 11 cents to 18 cents per gallon

Defeated

1,189,673 (41%)

1,704,666 (59%)

LRAQ

Advisory Vote 40 Advise the Legislature to either maintain or repeal a tax on transportation network companies

Defeated

1,378,471 (48%)

1,494,471 (52%)


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Voting information

See also: Voting in Washington

General election

Election information in Washington: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 31, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 31, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: N/A
  • By mail: N/A by N/A
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


Primary election

Election information in Washington: Aug. 2, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 2, 2022
  • By mail: Received by July 25, 2022
  • Online: July 25, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: N/A
  • By mail: N/A by N/A
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Aug. 2, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Aug. 2, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What were the early voting start and end dates?

July 15, 2022 to Aug. 1, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Non-photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Washington after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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Washington Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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Washington Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Washington State Senate Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Washington State Senate Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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State House map

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Washington State House Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Washington State House Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Footnotes