2026 Elections
WA's Top Two Primary Systems
In Washington, all candidates appear on the same primary ballot. You can vote for any candidate, regardless of party preference. The two candidates who receive the most votes move on to the General Election.
Primary elections
All candidates on one ballot
After the Primary
Top two vote-getters advance to the General, regardless of party.
General Election
You choose between the two candidates who advanced from the Primary.
friendly reminder
The Primary and General Election are separate elections. If you vote in the Primary, you’ll need to vote again in the General Election to help decide the final outcome.
Election Dates
Primary Elections
July 17
Ballots mailed; 18-day voting period begins
July 27
Online/mail voter registration deadline
August 4
In-person registration/update deadline
August 4 by 8pm
Return your ballot to an official drop box
General Elections
October 16
Ballots mailed; 18-day voting period begins
October 26
Online/mail voter registration deadline
November 3
In-person registration/update deadline
November 3 by 8pm
Return your ballot to an official drop box
What's on the ballot?
Unidos United does not endorse candidates. The offices listed below are up for election in 2026.
Federal and state
U.S. Representative Congressional District 4
State Representative Position 1
State Representative Position 2
THEIR ROLES
Federal: Represents your district in Congress and votes on national laws, budgets, and policies.
State: Represents your legislative district in Olympia and votes on state laws and budgets.
WHO REPRESENTS YOU?
Enter your address to find out who represents you in Olympia in the State Legislature and in Washington, D.C. through our Federal Government.
Yakima County
Assessor
Auditor
Clerk
Coroner
Sheriff
Prosecuting Attorney
Treasurer
Commissioner, District 1
THEIR ROLES
County: Oversees local services like elections, public safety, records, budgets, and county operations. Estimates property values and administers property tax programs.
WHO REPRESENTS YOU?
Find your local elected officials here: City of Yakima/Yakima County Commissioner Districts