Primary Elections
Washington Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Washington ahead of the 2026 general election.
August 4, 2026
Primary Date
None (top-two advance)
Runoff / RCV
May 2026
Filing Deadline
Moderate — WA-3 is top competi
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Patty Murray (D) up 2028; Maria Cantwell up 2024 (just won) |
| Governor | Bob Ferguson (D) just elected 2024 — not up until 2028 |
| U.S. House | WA-3 (Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D) competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
Washington uses a jungle primary (top-two advance). WA-3 (Marie Gluesenkamp Perez) is one of the most competitive House races nationally. No major statewide federal races in 2026.