Elections

Elections & Voting Information

Washington is a vote-by-mail state. Ballots are mailed to registered voters, and you can return your ballot by mail (postage-paid) or to an official drop box.

Register to vote

Key deadlines (Washington State)

  • Online or by mail: registrations and updates must be received 8 days before Election Day.
  • In person: you can register or update your registration up to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day at your county elections office / voting center.

Return your ballot

  • By mail: return postage is prepaid.
  • By drop box: use any official ballot drop box (drop boxes close promptly at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day).

Official ballot drop boxes (Island County)

  • Island County Elections Office, 400 N Main St., Coupeville
  • Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor
  • Trinity Lutheran Church, State Hwy 525 & Woodard Rd, Freeland
  • Ken's Korner Red Apple Grocery, 4141 SR 525, Clinton
  • Langley Post Office, 121 Second St, Langley
  • Camano Island Administration Office, 121 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island

Island County Elections Office: 400 N Main St., Coupeville • Phone: 360-678-8290

Nonpartisan election info & voter guides

If you would like an LWV Whidbey Island representative to speak to your group about the voting process from a nonpartisan perspective, please email us at lwv.whidbey@gmail.com.

TRY: They Represent You

TRY is our annual guide to elected officials—national, state, county, and local—with contact info, district maps, and quick notes on how to vote and get involved.

Want a hard copy? Email us at lwv.whidbey@gmail.com and we'll pop one in the mail.

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