Online voter registration ends Jan. 15

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Online voter registration ends Jan. 15

January 15 is the deadline to register online to vote or to update existing voter registration information for the February 13, 2018 Special Election.

Olympia School District voters will be asked to consider a technology and safety replacement levy on the February 13, 2018 Special Election ballot.

If interested in voting in February, note the following voter registration deadlines:


  • January 15, 2018: Deadline to register online to vote or to update existing voter registration information if registered to vote anywhere in Washington.
  • January 16, 2018: The last day to register by mail. All submissions must be postmarked by this date.
  • February 5, 2018: Last day to register in person at the Thurston County Elections Division.

To register to vote in Thurston County, applicants must be:


  • At least 18 years old by Election Day.
  • A United States citizen and legal Washington state resident.
  • Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections.
  • Not disqualified from voting due to a court order. 


Register by mail
Voter registration forms are available at schools, public libraries, staffed fire stations in unincorporated Thurston County, city clerks' offices, most state offices and the Thurston County Elections Division.


Forms may also be accessed on the Internet or by calling the Thurston County Elections Division at (360) 786-5408.


If registering by mail and it is the first time registering to vote in Thurston County, applicants must list on the form a Washington state driver’s license or the last four digits of their Social Security number.


Register online

It is easy to register online. A valid Washington state driver’s license or Washington state-issued identification card is required to register online.


Register in person

Thurston County residents not yet registered to vote in Washington who miss the mail-in or online voter registration deadlines may register in person through February 5.


In-person voter registration is done at the Thurston County Elections Division, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. S.W., Bldg. 1 Rm. 118, Olympia, WA 98502. The Elections Division is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except on the first Friday of the month when the office opens at 9 a.m.


MyVote

Elections information may also be accessed through “MyVote,” available by signing up online.


  • Register to vote or update voter registration with changes such as address or name.
  • Locate the closest ballot drop box and get driving directions.
  • View a sample of the current election ballot.
  • View a list of federal, state and county representatives and access contact information for elected officials.