Presidential primary ballots due

— from Congressman Rick Larsen —

Washington’s Presidential Primary is tomorrow, March 10!

As a reminder:

• Mailed ballots must have a March 10 postmark to count.
• All returned ballots must have a valid signature.
• Ballot boxes and voting centers close at 8:00 p.m.

Haven’t received a ballot? The last opportunity to register or update your registration in person at a county elections office. Does that seem different than you recall? It is. Legislation was passed in 2019 that changed the date-setting process, how candidates gain access to the ballot, and how we use the results. But most importantly, the more voters who participate, the greater influence our state will have in the nomination process.

FAQs about Washington’s vote-by-mail system:

Can I vote in both the Democratic and Republican primaries on either side of my ballot?No: for your vote to count, you must vote for one candidate from the political party you marked on your envelope. If you vote both sides of the ballot, your vote will not count.I sent my ballot in, but my preferred candidate has since dropped out. Can I change my vote?Once you return your ballot, you cannot change your vote.Where can I check if my ballot has been received?You can check the status of your ballot on VoteWA.gov.I need a new ballot, what should I do?If you have filled out your ballot but have not yet turned it in, you can print a replacement ballot on VoteWA.gov or obtain a new ballot at your county elections office.