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2023 Candidate Filing by Mail Begins
May 1, 2023 @ 4:30 pm
2023 CANDIDATE FILING
- MAIL:
Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 19, 4:30 p.m., regardless of postmark - IN PERSON:
Monday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. - ONLINE:
Monday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. through Friday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m. - DEADLINE TO WITHDRAW CANDIDANCY
Monday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Click here to print the timeline and information: 2023 Election and Campaign Filing Information
To become a candidate, you must complete and file a Declaration of Candidacy, meet the qualifications for the office at the time of filing, and be registered to vote in the district. Read the Candidate Manual for more information.
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- Candidate Manual
- Offices Subject to Election
- Campaign contribution limits for King County offices
- Best practices for unofficial ballot printing stations & temporary drop boxes
- Political sign regulations (King County)
- Political sign regulations (WSDOT)
- Public Disclosure Commission requirements
- Seattle candidate information:
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