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Washington, Voting Records, 1876-1940
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Washington,
United States
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Flag of Washington
Locator map of Washington
Location of Washington
Record Description
Record Type Voting
Collection years 1876-1940
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
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Washington State Archives


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains an index to voting registers from the state of Washington including the period between 1876 and 1940. The collection is located at the Washington State Archives, Eastern Regional Archives, Central Regional Archives.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Person's name
  • Age
  • State of birth
  • Residence
  • Years living in city, county, state
  • Registration date
  • Voter's signature

For foreign born:

  • Naturalization status
  • Naturalization date
  • Court of naturalization

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Voting Registration Card, Adams County, 1934

    Voting Registration Card, Adams County, 1934

  • Voting Register, Whitman County, 1916-1919

    Voting Register, Whitman County, 1916-1919

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Use the information to find the person in other records
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Try viewing the original record to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Washington.

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Citing This Collection

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