For American citizens, your right to vote may be the most powerful tool you have for influencing governmental policies in Washington state and the United States. Washington was one of the first states in the nation to implement a secure online voter registration system, making it as easy as possible to participate in the democratic process.
Registration Requirements
To register to vote in Washington, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of the state of Washington
- 18 years of age by the next election
- Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction
- Not disqualified from voting due to a court order