Homeless Voter Registration and Education
Every Voter Counts!
In Washington State, almost all voting is done by mail. This poses a serious obstacle for many folks who don’t have a stable residential or mailing address where they can register and receive a ballot and election guide. The Coalition works to make sure that every eligible voter can register, vote, and participate fully in the democratic process, regardless of where they sleep at night.
We develop a printable Homeless Voters’ Guide and run an annual non-partisan Homeless Voter Rights and Education Drive fueled by a mighty team of trained volunteers.
Download a printout of 2026 General Election deadlines. We also have a handout for Vote Centers in King County updated for the 2026 General Election.
Homeless Voter Rights and Education Drive
Do you want to spread the word on voting rights and help register eligible voters?
Participating in our nonpartisan Homeless Voter Rights and Education Drive is a rewarding volunteer opportunity. We provide a mandatory volunteer orientation and schedule 2-3 hour shifts in the community at locations where people who are homeless go for services. Volunteers can help out during day and evening hours, seven days a week.
In 2025, our Homeless Voter Rights and Education Drive registered 112 homeless and formerly incarcerated people to vote.
Get Involved in 2026: Complete our Volunteer Interest Form to join us!
Homeless Service & Housing Provider Voter Registration Drive Toolkit
Want to incorporate voter registration work into the services you offer? We’ve compiled some resources to help you get started:
- Order print voter registration forms or print forms in multiple language on the Secretary of State website.
- Keeping Nonpartisan During Voter Registration Drives: a helpful guide for nonprofits about how to stay nonpartisan while supporting your clients’ civic engagement efforts
- Annotated Voter Registration Form: an annotated voter registration form with notes about what is required and how to fill it out.
- A list of vote centers and ballot drop boxes will be available 30 days prior to each election
Flyers & Handouts For Clients
- You Don’t Need a House To Vote Poster: A 8.5 x 11 flyer with information for clients without homes.
- New Voter Tips: A guide for new voters to make sure their vote is informed and secure.
- How Should I Vote?: A list of objective and nonpartisan voter research tools.
- 4 Takeaways for Potential Voters: Reminders that vulnerable community members can vote and helpful tools to do so.
Need more assistance?
Contact or visit
King County Elections
919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
206-296-VOTE (8683)
If you would like to help people who are homeless or unstably housed or have felony convictions register to vote, we’d love to hear from you. Contact vote[at]homelessinfo[dot]org to get involved or fill out our Volunteer Interest Form here.
You do not need a house to vote! Eligibility to register:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be 18 or older on Election Day
- Not disqualified due to a court order
- Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction
- Not currently under total confinement by Department of Corrections (DOC) for a Washington state felony conviction
- As of 2022, people with past felony convictions voting rights are restored once they exit prison and can vote even if they are currently under DOC community supervision. People will need to re-register to vote.
- Visit the Washington Voting Justice Coalition FAQ page or the WA Secretary of State website for more information.
Click here to learn how you can register to vote in Washington.