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SAVE Act vs. SAVE America Act - What you need to know
February 2026 - "Notice to the Public" Upcoming changes in elections
March 2026 - "Notice to the Public" Election Data Requests
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Why Your Signature Matters
2026 Important Election Dates and Deadlines
| May 4-8, 2026 | Candidate Filing Week |
| May 11, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from the ballot |
| May 15, 2026 | Candidate profiles and photo submission deadline |
| July 17, 2026 | Start of 18-day voting period for August Primary |
| August 4, 2026 | Primary Election |
| August 18, 2026 | Canvassing Board meeting to certify election results |
| October 16, 2026 | Start of 18-day voting period for November General |
| November 3, 2026 | General Election |
| November 24, 2026 | Canvassing Board meeting to certify election results |
*Frequently Asked Questions about Elections in Washington State can be Found Here*
Canvassing Board:
The Wahkiakum County Elections Canvassing Board consisting of Prosecuting Attorney, Dan Bigelow, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Dan Cothren, Auditor, Nicci Bergseng and Election Coordinator, Amanda Grasseth, all successfully completed Signature Verification Training in 2025.
Register To Vote / Check Voting and Ballot Status
You can register to vote in person at the County Auditor’s Office, by mail with a completed voter registration form, or online. You can also check your ballot status and update personal information in the online Voter Portal.
Voter Eligibility
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of Washington state for at least 30 days prior to election day
- At least 18 years old by election day
- Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
- Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction
- Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at a county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.
Quick Links Below:
Online Voter Registration
Print a Voter Registration Form to Mail or Drop Off
Print a Voter Cancellation Form
Elections & Voting FAQ
Statewide Ballot Box Interactive Map
Future Voter
Online Candidate Filing
State Candidate Guide
Offices Open for Upcoming Election*
*Please be aware that the link to see offices open for the upcoming election is still actively being worked on by the Washington Secretary of State’s Office and may not show the most current, up to date information. Please call the Election's Office at (360) 795-3219 for more information.