Voting for the 2026 midterms is continuing by the normal process in light of two recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States.
On Sept. 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Postal Service cannot place new restrictions on ballot mail before the Nov. 3 General Election. Therefore, there is no change to Washington election processes.
In addition, on Sept. 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order in Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters concerning the federal government’s expanded Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. This SAVE database has no relation to the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) though the League has opposed the use of both.
The Court’s order allows the expanded SAVE system to operate while the case continues through the courts. State and local election officials can now use the system to help verify citizenship information. The underlying case has not been finally resolved.
What you should know:
- The expanded SAVE system uses federal records to conduct citizenship-related checks. Litigation has raised questions about the accuracy and completeness of some underlying records, including records involving naturalized citizens.
- The Supreme Court’s order also addressed the federal law governing systematic voter-roll removals before federal elections.
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The most important step is simple: Check your registration status before the election↗️.
Vist Vote411.org↗️ or VoteWA.gov↗️ to confirm:
- You are registered at your current address
- Your name and other registration information are correct
- You know where are eligible to vote
- You have time to resolve any questions before voting
If you receive a notice from an election official about your registration or eligibility, do not assume that your registration has been cancelled. Read the notice carefully and contact your state or local election office using contact information from its official website.
The case will continue in the lower courts. So, for now, checking your registration early↗️ and responding promptly to any official notice can help you avoid surprises on Election Day.
Please visit your state or local election office for official registration information and instructions.
