Ballots for the November 2 General Election in Washington have been mailed to voters in the state, giving them several days to study the issues and candidates and return their ballots as soon as possible.  Voters have until 8 p.m. November 2 to place their marked ballots in an official ballot drop box anywhere in the state.  Drop-box locations can be found at VoteWA.gov, Washington’s online voter portal.  Ballots may also be returned by U.S. mail – no postage required – but must be postmarked by November 2 in order to be counted. The U.S. Postal Service recommends that ballots should be returned by mail one week before Election Day.  Registered voters who have yet to receive a ballot should contact their county elections office to request a replacement.  Voters can also check their ballot status at VoteWA.gov.  To register to vote or update their registration, people can go online at VoteWA.gov, or print and mail a registration form.  The deadline for county elections offices to receive registrations online or by mail is next Monday, Oct. 25.  After Oct. 25, people can visit a county elections office and register in person during regular business hours and until 8 p.m. the day of the election.