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Upcoming elections in Washington
These offices are up for election in the next 18 months. For a complete list of offices in your area, search by address.
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Senate - District 6 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 7 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 8 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 13 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 15 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 21 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 26 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 29 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 30 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 31 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 32 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 33 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 34 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 35 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 36 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 37 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 38 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 42 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 43 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 44 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 45 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 46 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 47 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington State Senate - District 48 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 1, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 1, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 2, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 2, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 3, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 3, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 4, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 4, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 5, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 5, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 6, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 6, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 7, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 7, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 8, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 8, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 9, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 9, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 10, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 10, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 11, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 11, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 12, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 12, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 13, Position 1 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | |
| Washington House of Representatives - District 13, Position 2 | Aug 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |