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Thurston County residents interested in voting in the November 4, 2025, General Election may register to vote online by October 27 and in person through Election Day.
- October 27, 2025: Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. You may register to vote or update your current registration in person only up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at any county Auditor's Office, voting center or any other designated location. Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m.
- November 4, 2025: General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Register to Vote
Registration is easy and secure, available online, by mail using a paper form or at a county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov.
Qualifications for Registering to Vote
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States
- A legal resident of Washington state
- At least 18 years old
- If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when you qualify
- A 17-year-old who will be 18 by the November Election can vote in the Primary Election.
- Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
- Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the
- Department of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction
- Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
Olympia School Board Candidates
The Olympia School District has two school board director positions (District 3 and District 5) on the November 4, 2025, General Election ballot. Candidates for each seat are listed below in the order they will appear on the Thurston County Elections ballot:
- District 3: The two candidates currently vying for the District 3 position are Renee Fullerton and Rhyan Smith. The seat is currently held by Director Darcy Huffman.
- District 5: The two candidates currently vying for the District 5 position are Emily Leddige and Gilbert Lamont. The seat is currently held by Director Scott Clifthorne.
Ballot Drop Box Locations