WA midterm election 2026: Advice for last-minute voters

WASHINGTON — Election week has arrived. The midterm is tomorrow, and if you haven’t voted yet – there’s no need to panic. You do still have time.

Ballots are due Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. sharp.

Make sure you drop off your ballot at an official drop box to ensure it gets counted. Drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until the deadline. If you mail it – there’s a chance your ballot won’t make it in time.

There are 573 drop boxes and 57 voting centers in Washington. To find the nearest drop box or voting center on a map, click here.

If you didn’t get a ballot or haven’t registered to vote – there is still time. You’ll need to visit a county elections office and can do so up through Election Day.

To register to vote in the State of Washington, you must be:

  • A citizen of the United States
  • A legal resident of Washington State
  • At least 18 years old by Election Day

You may not register if you are:

  • Disqualified due to a court order
  • Currently incarcerated for a Federal or out-of-state felony
  • Currently incarcerated under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction

If you lost your hard copy of the 2026 Election Voters’ Guide, you can read up on initiatives and candidates by clicking here.

KIRO 7 News has you covered every step of the way for the election. Results will begin dropping at 8 p.m. You can view them here.