If your ballot for Washington's Aug. 4 primary still has not shown up, state election officials say you are not out of luck yet. With Election Day just 11 days away, voters who are missing a packet are being urged to move quickly so they do not miss key deadlines. The Secretary of State's office has told voters they can either download and print a replacement ballot packet through the state's voter portal or ask their county elections office to mail a new one, guidance that went out on July 24.
On July 24, the Washington Office of the Secretary of State used its official X account to remind voters who have not received a ballot that they can get a replacement. The post directs voters to log in to VoteWA to download and print a replacement packet or to contact their county elections office to request one by mail, as shown in this post from the Washington Office of the Secretary of State.
Still haven't received your ballot for the upcoming August 4 Primary? Log in to https://t.co/OjsyreXfHG to download and print a replacement ballot packet or contact your county elections office to mail one to you: https://t.co/2z4PoItzBH
— Washington Office of the Secretary of State (@secstatewa) July 24, 2026
Ballots, Timing And What To Do
County election offices are required to mail ballots no later than 18 days before Election Day, so most primary packets went out by mid July. Once a county has mailed ballots, the state says the VoteWA portal will allow voters to print a replacement packet, and that print option stays available until 8 p.m. on Election Day. According to the Washington Secretary of State, voters are not allowed to return a completed ballot electronically through VoteWA.
How To Print A Replacement Ballot
To print a replacement ballot packet, sign in to VoteWA, choose "Download Replacement Ballot Packet," then print both the ballot and the return materials. After you complete your ballot, place it in the return envelope and sign the oath on the envelope. That signature is required for elections staff to accept the ballot. County elections offices offer step by step instructions on the process; see King County Elections for one example.
Returning Your Ballot And Deadlines
Voted replacement ballots can go into official county drop boxes, be mailed back to your county elections office, or be delivered in person. Drop boxes must have ballots inside by 8 p.m. on Election Day, and mailed ballots should be postmarked by Election Day in order to count. Counties recommend mailing at least a week early when possible. For more detail on return options and suggested timing, voters can look at guidance from Snohomish County Elections.
No Printer? County Options
Voters without access to a printer are being told to contact their county elections office. Many offices will mail a replacement packet on request or allow voters to pick one up at an elections center or voting site. Some counties list specific cutoff dates for replacement requests. For example, Clark County Elections suggested that voters who had not received a ballot by July 23 should get in touch. County offices also provide phone support and in person help; see county pages such as Pierce County Elections for contact information.
Track Your Ballot And Get Help
Before printing or requesting a replacement, voters can check their ballot status at VoteWA to see whether their county has already mailed a packet and to sign up for delivery alerts. Those who need assistance can call the Secretary of State's voter hotline at 1-800-448-4881 or contact their county elections office with county specific questions. For additional resources and contact details, voters can visit their county's election page and the Washington Secretary of State.
