Washington Campaign Sign Laws: Right-of-Way and Removal
What Washington state law says about campaign yard signs: On private property visible from an interstate, primary or scenic state highway, temporary political campaign signs "must be removed within ten days after an election." A sign for a primary winner may stay until ten days after the general election. More rules are in the table below. Every rule links to the official text, checked on November 2, 2026.
Not legal advice.
This is general information read from the official Washington sources linked below on November 2, 2026. Cities, counties, the state transportation department and HOAs can add stricter rules. Check with your local election office or your city's code enforcement office before you rely on a date.
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The Washington rules, from official sources
Removal (signs visible from state highways)
On private property visible from an interstate, primary or scenic state highway, temporary political campaign signs "must be removed within ten days after an election." A sign for a primary winner may stay until ten days after the general election.
By Fri Nov 13
WAC 468-66-050(3)(d)
Right-of-way and private property (signs visible from state highways)
Along interstate, primary and scenic state highways, a temporary political campaign sign on private property expresses "a property owner's endorsement" and is limited to thirty-two square feet.
WAC 468-66-050(3)(d)
When do campaign signs have to come down in Washington?
On private property visible from an interstate, primary or scenic state highway, temporary political campaign signs "must be removed within ten days after an election." A sign for a primary winner may stay until ten days after the general election. For the November 3, 2026 election: By Fri Nov 13. Many cities set their own deadline, so check with yours.
How to stay inside the Washington rules
Get the owner's permission for every yard
Keep the list.
Check the right-of-way rule before signs go near a road
The Washington right-of-way rule is in the table above.
Write down where every sign went
You'll need it on take-down day.
Other states
Removal deadlines, polling-place distances and right-of-way rules for 49 states and DC: Campaign sign laws by state.
Taking signs down?
Print the post-election sign cleanup checklist for your crew.
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When do campaign signs have to be removed in Washington?
On private property visible from an interstate, primary or scenic state highway, temporary political campaign signs "must be removed within ten days after an election." A sign for a primary winner may stay until ten days after the general election. (WAC 468-66-050(3)(d)) For the November 3, 2026 election: By Fri Nov 13. Not legal advice.
Where can campaign signs go in Washington?
Along interstate, primary and scenic state highways, a temporary political campaign sign on private property expresses "a property owner's endorsement" and is limited to thirty-two square feet. (WAC 468-66-050(3)(d)) Not legal advice.
Laws on this page checked November 2, 2026. Not legal advice.
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