Our Elections are Safe & Secure!
- Voter rolls are regularly updated.
- Election officials use multiple layers of security.
- Ballot boxes are secure.
- Ballots are stored for recounts by election officials.
- Your vote is private: only the envelope has your signature.
See how ballots are processed in Thurston County. PATH OF THE BALLOT
How to be an Informed Voter
Make a Plan
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Vote early
Use a ballot drop box by 8pm on Election Day, November 3rd, 2026
Note: If you use USPS, ask for a hand-stamped postmark before 8pm on November 3rd or your ballot risks arriving too late.
Verify that your ballot was received at VoteWa.Gov