Changes in the way your ballot is postmarked

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Written By Terry Ross

Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day.

However, postmarks will now reflect the day they are processed at a processing facility, which may not be the day you dropped your ballot off at the post office, or deposited it in a postbox.

To be sure your ballot is counted:

  • Mail it as early as possible, up to a week before Election Day if possible

  • Request manual cancellation at your local post office on or before Election Day (this is free)

  • Purchase a certificate of mailing or send registered or certified (this costs extra)

For more information: Frequently Asked Questions on Voting by Mail from the Washington Secretary of State

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