2026 PRIMARY
U.S. House · Washington · 9th District
Bellevue, Kent, Renton · One seat · current holder Adam Smith (D) · 3 candidates declared
Election day● Aug 4, 2026
General election● Nov 3, 2026
Voter reg deadline8 days before Election Day
Early voting opens18 days before Election Day
State Voting Deadlines
Election Day · Nov 3, 2026- Voter reg · in person
- Election Day
- Voter reg · by mail
- 8 days before Election Day (received)
- Voter reg · online
- 8 days before Election Day
- Early voting starts
- 18 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends
- 1 day before Election Day
- Absentee request · in person
- 8 days before Election Day
- Absentee request · by mail
- 8 days before Election Day (received)
- Ballot return · by mail
- Election Day (postmarked)
No-excuse absenteeAutomatic voter registrationAutomatic vote-by-mailSame-day registration
