Friday is deadline for mail, online voter registration for primary

Washington state residents who aren’t registered to vote but want to participate in the Aug. 2 primary have until 5 p.m. Friday (July 1) to register by mail or online.

After that, people may register at their county elections office anytime before July 25.

Election officials will mail primary ballots to registered voters on July 15.

The 2016 primary marks the ninth year in which the voter-approved Top 2 Primary system is being used to winnow the number of candidates in races. This year’s primary features a U.S. Senate race and 10 congressional races, as well as statewide and legislative seats, and judicial and county positions.

For more information, visit sos.wa.gov/elections/ research/2016-Primary- Voters-Guide.aspx

This story was originally published June 30, 2016 at 5:16 PM with the headline "Friday is deadline for mail, online voter registration for primary."