Voting in Washington state’s presidential primary is underway for voters willing to declare their party on their ballot. The ballot instructions state “The major political parties require voters to mark a party box” and then vote for a candidate from that party.

The Democratic ballot lists Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, Maranne Williamson and uncommitted delegates. The Republican ballot lists Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Rama­swamy and Donald Trump.

Not voting is an option for those not supporting either party or any of the candidates.

The presidential primary is conducted to help major political parties select their nominees to appear on the November general election ballot.

State law required each party decide on candidate names for the ballot by Jan. 9. Changes could not be made after the list was submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State.

Ballots must be returned in a county elections drop box or postmarked by 8 p.m. March 12.

Information: sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/helpful-information/presidential-primary-faq.