{"id":21727,"date":"2024-09-17T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T07:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=21727"},"modified":"2025-08-26T18:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:32:25","slug":"national-voter-registration-day-is-today-are-you-registered-to-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/national-voter-registration-day-is-today-are-you-registered-to-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s National Voter Registration Day \u2014 register to vote or check your status","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Zach Correia<\/p>\n<p>Are you registered to vote? <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalvoterregistrationday.org\/\"><strong>National Voter Registration Day<\/strong><\/a><strong>, a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy, is Sept. 16.<\/strong> Getting registered to vote \u2014 or confirming your voter registration details \u2014 is the first step in preparing for the upcoming election.<\/p>\n<p>In November, Americans across the country will cast their ballots to determine the outcomes of many state and local races. The general election is also an opportunity to weigh in on important ballot measures that affect your community.<\/p>\n<p>Below, find key dates and other voting information for Washington and Idaho.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why MultiCare supports civic participation<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Supporting active citizenship and civic participation aligns with our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future. The 20,000-plus individuals who together comprise our employees, medical staff and volunteers are more than just part of MultiCare \u2014 they are part of the communities we serve. Communities where we all live, play and raise our families.<\/p>\n<p>Voting is foundational to being an engaged citizen. Every election, whether local, state or federal, helps determine the laws that govern us, the programs and support services available to us, and the elected officials who represent us on every level of government.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all employees and members of our communities to vote \u2014 this year and every year \u2014 to ensure we all have a voice in shaping our futures.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Voting in Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Washington is a mail-in ballot state. Registering early will help ensure that you receive your ballot in a timely manner. To register online or check your status, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voter.votewa.gov\/WhereToVote.aspx\">VoteWA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about other ways to register \u2014 which include by mail or by visiting a county elections department in person \u2014 visit the Washington Secretary of State\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.wa.gov\/elections\/\">Elections website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Key voter registration dates in Washington:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday, Oct. 27:<\/strong> Online and mail registrations must be received by this date (eight days before Election Day).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 4:<\/strong> This is Election Day and the deadline for in-person voter registration or updates to an existing registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you are registered, your ballot will be automatically sent to you around Friday, Oct. 17. Your ballot must be filled out, signed and postmarked no later than Election Day, or returned to a ballot drop box by 8pm on Election Day.<\/p>\n<p>If mailing your ballot within a week of Election Day, be mindful of mailbox collection times or use an official ballot drop box. A late postmark could disqualify your ballot.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to vote in person, you have options. Every county in Washington opens a voting center prior to each primary, special election and general election.<\/p>\n<p>During the voting period \u2014 which begins 18 days before the election and ends 8pm the day of the election \u2014 voting centers are available during business hours. You can locate your nearest voting center by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voter.votewa.gov\/WhereToVote.aspx\">VoteWA<\/a>\u00a0or contacting your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.wa.gov\/elections\/auditors\/\">county\u2019s elections department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Voting in Idaho<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Idaho is a vote-in-person state, but you may request a mail-in, or absentee, ballot if you prefer to vote by mail. Both voter registration and absentee ballot requests can be completed online, by mail or in person. To register or check your status, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voteidaho.gov\/\">Vote Idaho website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Key voter registration dates in Idaho:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, Oct. 10:<\/strong> Voter registration deadline for the Nov. 4 election (postmarked by this date for mailed registrations; 5pm for in-person registrations; 11:59pm for online registrations).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, Oct. 20: <\/strong>Early voting begins (in participating counties).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Oct. 24: <\/strong>Absentee ballot applications must be received by 5pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Election Day! You may vote in person at your designated polling place if you have not voted by mail. 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