WASHINGTON

Washington will elect a U.S. Senator and a Governor in 2012.

Republican Presidential Caucus registration deadline – No pre-registration required

Republican Presidential Caucus date – March 3, 2012

Democrat Presidential Caucus registration deadline – No pre-registration required

Democrat Presidential Caucus date – April 15, 2012

State Primary registration deadline – July 9, 2012 by mail; July 30, 2012 in person

State Primary date – August 7, 2012

General Election registration deadline – October 8, 2012 by mail; October 29, 2012 in person

Election information phone number – 360-902-4180; Toll free 800-448-4881

State election website – http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/

Early voting

In person – There is no in-person early voting.

By mail – Washington conducts voting by mail. Registered voters will be mailed ballots at least 18 days before an election. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day or returned to the County Auditor’s Office on Election Day.

Absentee voting by mail – Begins October 19

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