Voter guide: what you need to know about your 2024 Washington state primary election ballot (2024)

Washington state's 2024 primary election day is Aug. 6 featuring races in all 39 counties including key positions such as governor, attorney general, and United States representatives.

The top two voted for candidates of each position will continue to the general election in November.

How to register

In Washington state, there are three methods to register to vote. Some voters are eligible to register online or mail in paper forms which are due July 29, eight days before the election. In-person registration at your local elections office is available until August 6 before 8 p.m.

To check the status of your voter registration, the official page can be accessed here.

Where to vote

Ballots, official voters’ pamphlets, and other materials are mailed to your registration address. After filling out your ballot it is your responsibility to sign the return envelope with a matching signature of the one kept on file. To update your signature, you can visit the official King County Elections website for additional information.

To ensure your vote counts, be sure that you turn in your ballot in person to your county elections office or local drop box by 8 p.m. August 6. No stamps are necessary as each return envelope has prepaid postage.

Washington state provides over 590 drop boxes for eligible voters, including one located in the U-District on the northside of Schmitz Hall. A map of all drop box locations can be found here.

Key dates

July 29: Online and mail-in registrations must be received by this date, eight days before the August 6 election.

July 30: The U.S. Postal Service suggests mailing back completed ballots one week prior to Election Day to ensure your vote is counted.

August 6: Washington state primary Election Day. In-person voter registration must be completed before drop boxes close at 8 p.m.

Candidates on your ballot

Further profile information about the candidates can be found on the online King County voters’ pamphlet.

Congressional District 7, U.S. Representative

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D)

Dan Alexander (R)

Liz Hallock (D)

Cliff Moon (R)

Washington State, Governor

Jim Daniel (Prefers Republican Party)

Cassondra Magdalene Hanson (Prefers Democratic Party)

Jeff Curry (Prefers Independent Party)

Alex Tsimerman (Prefers Standup-America Party)

Mark Mullet (Prefers Democratic Party)

Martin Lee Wheeler (Prefers Republican Party)

Jennifer Hoover (Prefers Republican Party)

Andre Stackhouse (Prefers Green Party)

EL'ona Kearney (Prefers Democratic Party)

Ricky Anthony (Prefers Democratic Party)

Bob Ferguson (Prefers Democratic Party)

Chaytan Inman (Prefers Democratic Party)

Michael DePaula (Prefers Libertarian Party)

Dave Reichert (Prefers Republican Party)

Don L Rivers (Prefers Democratic Party)

Jim Clark (States No Party Preference)

Fred Grant (Prefers Democratic Party)

Leon A Lawson (Prefers Trump Republican Party)

Edward Cale IV (Prefers Democratic Party)

Frank Dare (Prefers Independent Party)

William Combs (Prefers Independent Party)

Alan Makayev (Prefers Nonsense Busters Party)

Brian Bogen (Prefers Nonpartisan Party)

A.L. Brown (Prefers Republican Party)

Brad Mjelde (States No Party Preference)

Bill Hirt (Prefers Republican Party)

Rosetta Marshall-Williams (Prefers Independence Party)

Semi Bird (Prefers Republican Party)

Washington State, Lt. Governor

Patrick "Pat" Harman (Prefers Liberal Republican Party)

David Griffin (Prefers Democratic Party)

Bob Hagglund (Prefers Republican Party)

Dan Matthews (Prefers Republican Party)

Denny Heck (Prefers Democratic Party)

Washington State, Secretary of State

Marquez Tiggs (Prefers Democratic Party)

Dale Whitaker (Prefers Republican Party)

Damon Townsend (Prefers No Labels Party)

Steve Hobbs (Prefers Democratic Party)

Washington State, State Treasurer

Mike Pellicciotti (Prefers Democratic Party)

Sharon Hanek (Prefers Republican Party)

Washington State, State Auditor

Matt Hawkins (Prefers Republican Party)

Pat (Patrice) McCarthy (Prefers Democratic Party)

Washington State, Attorney General

Pete Serrano (Prefers Republican Party)

Nick Brown (Prefers Democratic Party)

Manka Dhingra (Prefers Democratic Party)

Washington State, Commissioner of Public Lands

Allen Lebovitz (Prefers Democratic Party)

Jaime Herrera Beutler (Prefers Republican Party)

Dave Upthegrove (Prefers Democratic Party)

Sue Kuehl Pederson (Prefers Republican Party)

Patrick DePoe (Prefers Democratic Party)

Jeralee Anderson (Prefers Democratic Party)

Kevin Van De Wege (Prefers Democratic Party)

Washington State, Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reid Saaris

Chris Reykdal

John Patterson Blair

David Olson

Washington State, Insurance Commissioner

Patty Kuderer (Prefers Democratic Party)

Chris D. Chung (Prefers Democratic Party)

Jonathan Hendrix (States No Party Preference)

Bill Boyd (Prefers Democratic Party)

John Pestinger (Prefers Democratic Party)

Tim Verzal (States No Party Preference)

Phil Fortunato (Prefers Republican Party)

Justin Murta (Prefers Republican Party)

Washington state Supreme Court, Justice Position No. 2

Todd A. Bloom

Sal Mungia

David R Shelvey

Dave Larson

Seattle City Council Position No. 8

Tariq Yusuf

Alexis Mercedes Rinck

Tanya Woo

Saunatina Sanchez

Saul Patu

Legislative District No. 43

State Representative Position No. 1

Nicole Macri (D) - incumbent

State Representative Position No. 2

Daniel Carusello (D)

Stephanie LLoyd-Agnew (D)

Shaun Scott (D)

Andrea Suarez (D)

Legislative District No. 46

State Representative Position No. 1

Gerry Pollet (D) - incumbent

Beth Daranciang (R)

Ahndylyn Kinney (D)

State Representative Position No. 2

Darya Farivar (D) - incumbent

Simone Barron (R)

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