SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 26, 2024 – All registered San Juan County voters will receive a ballot for the 2024 Presidential Primary. The 2024 Presidential Primary is a chance to participate in the nomination process for the office of U.S. President. Voters help the major political parties choose presidential nominees. Voters must declare a party and select only one candidate, or else their votes won't be counted.
2024 Presidential Primary Election FAQ
Voters may return their ballots to county drop boxes or by mail for free using the prepaid envelopes included with each ballot. Ballots must be mailed and postmarked by March 12 or placed in a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. that day.
KEY DATES
- Feb 20: Ballots mailed to registered voters
- Mar 4: Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail
- Mar 12: Presidential Primary Election Date
- Mar 22: Certification
REGISTER TO VOTE
How do I register to vote in Washington?
It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at the county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of Washington state for at least 30 days prior to election day
- At least 18 years old
- If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when you qualify
- Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
- Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction
- Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
What if I miss the deadline to register online or by mail?
Washington offers same day registration services through election day. 8-days prior to the election you must register (or update) in person at the Elections Office.
Important notes:
- Ballots have pre-paid postage and must be postmarked by March 12 or returned to one of the state’s ballot drop boxes by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballot box drop-off locations in San Juan County can be found here.
- You can check the status of your mail-in ballot by clicking here.
Voting by Mail FAQ
If mailed, the USPS recommends that you mail a week before Election Day. If mailing on election day have the post office hand stamp your ballot. San Juan County’s mail is delivered to Seattle and then processed the following day.
For more information about San Juan County Elections, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/elections or email at elections@sanjuancountywa.gov.
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