Ballots for WAs 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know

Washington voters will decide nearly 3,000 races on Tuesday, including pivotal elections for the next Seattle mayor and King County executive. One statewide measure, Senate Joint Resolution 8201, asks voters whether to invest funds from the WA Cares long-term care program in the stock market. Supporters claim this strategy could secure higher returns, while critics warn it risks taxpayer money. As of Thursday, only 14% of registered voters had returned their ballots, a stark contrast to the 40% turnout recorded in the 2021 elections. Election officials advise voters to use drop boxes or voting centers before the 8 p.

m. deadline to ensure their ballots are counted. Several competitive legislative races may also provide insight into public opinion regarding recent tax hikes and social policies. The secretary of state has made information about ballot drop box locations widely accessible to voters. With low early turnout, officials are urging citizens to act quickly to participate in the election.