Snohomish County Votes in 2026 Midterm Elections
Voters across Snohomish County will decide congressional, legislative, judicial and local races on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Snohomish County voters will cast ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the 2026 midterm elections, with three U.S. Congress races on the ballot. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Election Day at one of 38 official drop boxes.
Why it matters
The election determines 16 state House representatives, four state senators across eight legislative districts, and several local measures including charter amendments for Snohomish County and Everett. Results will shape representation and local funding for schools, fire and hospital districts.
Snohomish County's 31.5% turnout as of Friday trails the 63.3% recorded in the last midterm, leaving final participation unknown until ballots are counted. The county will not certify results until Nov. 24, and the state will certify on Dec. 3.
The players
Snohomish County
Snohomish County is a large county north of Seattle in Washington state, responsible for administering elections and certifying results within its boundaries.
The Daily Herald
The Daily Herald is a daily newspaper based in Everett that covers Snohomish County news, including local election reporting.
The details
Voters can return ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday at any of 38 drop boxes, and can confirm acceptance at VoteWA.gov. Ballots mailed on Election Day may not be postmarked in time to be counted, though voters can request a hand-stamped postmark from a postal clerk.
Timeline
Friday, Oct. 31, 2026: Snohomish County voter turnout measured at 31.5%.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 8 p.m.: Ballot return deadline at drop boxes.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, shortly after 8 p.m.: The Daily Herald publishes initial results.
Nov. 24, 2026: Snohomish County certifies election results.
Dec. 3, 2026: State certifies election results.
Need to Know
Washington conducts its general elections primarily by mail, with certification occurring in staged county and state deadlines after Election Day. The Nov. 24 county and Dec. 3 state certification dates follow that statewide schedule.
Voters must return ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday at one of 38 drop boxes, since ballots mailed on Election Day may not be postmarked in time. Voters can confirm their ballot was accepted at VoteWA.gov.
The takeaway
Ballots must be in a drop box or postmarked by Election Day, so voters should return them early. Checking VoteWA.gov after submitting confirms the ballot was received.
What happens next
Ballots will continue to be counted throughout the week, and Snohomish County will certify results on Nov. 24, with the state certifying on Dec. 3.
Further reading
For more on how the state runs its vote, see Elections coverage across Washington.
More information
Confirm your ballot's status on the VoteWA.gov ballot verification lookup.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Herald net.
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