Online Candidate Filing

Candidate Filing Week is May 13, 2019 - May 17, 2019

Candidate Filing Checklist:

Verify that your voter registration information is current

Verify that you are a registered voter of the jurisdiction you wish to file for
Check out our Candidate Guide
Read all instructions very carefully.

File before the deadlines: Online candidate filing closes at 4pm on Friday, May 17, 2019. If you choose not to use the online option, you may file in-person at our office between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Where to File
The Secretary of State accepts candidate filings for federal and statewide executive offices, and for any legislative, court of appeals, and superior court office serving more than one county.

The Franklin County Auditor's Office accepts filings for all countywide and local offices.

Filing for Office

By Mail: April 29 - May 17, 2019
In-Person: Monday, May 13, 8:30am - Friday, May 17, 2019, 5:00pm
Online: Monday, May 13, 9:00am - Friday, May 17, 2019, 4:00pm

Offices up for Election in 2019
File Online (Online Filing open at 9AM May 13th and closes at 4PM May 17th)
Candidates who filed (Filing week is May 13-17)

Candidate Filing Forms

Declaration of Candidacy

Declaration of Candidacy - Write In

Withdrawal Form

Filing Fee Petition

Useful Links

Getting into Office (MRSC)

Public Disclosure Requirements

Voter Intent Guide

When Judicial Offices Appear on the Ballot

Archived Election Results

Election Districts & Precinct Maps

Candidate Filing Fee

RCW 29A.24.091

CANDIDATE FILING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE even if you withdrawal or file for the wrong office. It is the candidate's responsibility to submit their online filing correctly.

Filing for Office​

Candidate Filing Forms

Useful Links

Filing for Office