Primary Election

Candidates

• Candidate filing week is May 14-18
• Candidate filing list
• Candidates on primary ballot
• Resources for candidates

Canvassing Board

• August 7 primary meeting schedule (pdf)

Voting FAQ

• Why do I have to sign the envelope?
• How do I return my ballot?
• Learn more

More information

• Accessible Voting Centers
• Notice of Election (pdf)

Voter resources (external links)

• Living Voters Guide
• Washington Secretary of State

Presidential Primary

Washington State did not hold a presidential primary in 2012. In 2011, the state suspended its 2012 presidential primary due to the cost and other factors. The state Democratic Party (April 15, 2012) and the state Republican party (March 3, 2012) used the caucus system to select delegates to the national conventions. Learn more about the presidential primary and state party caucuses.

Archive of election information and results are available beginning with the 1998 elections.