A provisional ballot is issued if:
- A voter’s name is not listed as a registered voter,
- If they cannot sign their name,
- Or if they do not have proper identification.
The verification process checks registration, ensures the ballot is not a duplicate, and inspects the signature. Only verified provisional ballots are counted. Washington state offer same-day registration in person, which greatly reduces the need for provisional ballots.
Provisional ballots are counted 14-21 days after the election. You may contact your county elections department to confirm that your ballot was counted.
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