Candidate filing week begins Monday
Published 12:24 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Candidates planning to run for office in the Aug. 4 primary election or the Nov. 3 general election must file Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Online candidate filing is the most convenient option.
This is an “off-year” election, with no congressional or statewide races on the ballot, and only one legislative contest: A special 30th District, House Position 2 race to complete the unexpired term of Rep. Roger Freeman, D-Federal Way, who died last October.
Most offices on this year’s ballot will be local, such as city council, school district, fire district, port district and other races. There are about 3,350 local races up for election throughout the state this year.
During filing week, candidates have three ways to file for office:
• Online at www.kingcounty.gov/elections/candidatefiling.aspx starting at 9 a.m. Monday, May 11 until 4 p.m., Friday, May 15. Candidates may file online 24 hours per day.
• In-person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Candidates who choose to file in-person use designated computers at the King County Elections Department headquarters, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton.
• By mail until May 15. Filings made by mail must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 15, regardless of postmark.
An updated list of candidate filings will be posted at www.kingcounty.gov/elections/candidatefiling.aspx at noon and by 6 p.m. each day until filing week ends.
New this year, candidates can sign up for notifications by email or text to get alerts about deadlines and other candidate-related information.
For more information, contact Elections Operations at 206-296-1565.
