2025 Candidate Filing Deadlines

Following is an overview of information for candidates interested in running for City Council in Tukwila this year.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact King County Elections at 206-296-1565 or email to election.services@kingcounty.gov.

Election information may also be found on King County’s website at https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/for-candidates.

Candidates must be registered voters in the jurisdiction they want to represent.  Candidates in a Code City,
such as Tukwila, must have lived within the Code City for at least one year before the date of the election
(RCW 35A.12.030).  The election officer with whom declarations are filed shall review each declaration for
compliance with the law (RCW Chapter29A.24).  Anyone wishing to have his or her name printed on the ballot for election to office must file a valid declaration of candidacy, and must meet the legal qualifications for the office at the time of filing. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he or she meets all requirements for the office.

The courts have upheld that mail misdirected by error is not a valid excuse for late filing.  All candidates filing a Declaration of Candidacy form must pay the applicable (non-refundable) filing fee at the time of filing.  The filing fee for a Tukwila City Council position is currently $150.00.  If a candidate lacks sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee, they can contact King County Elections to receive information about options.

2025 CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
IN PERSON and ONLINE:

Monday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. thru Friday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Deadline to Withdraw Candidacy
Monday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m.

** For open positions on the Tukwila City Council, visit 2025 Election and Campaign Filing Information.

NOTE:  According to Washington State disclosure law, you become a candidate when you do one of these things: accept a contribution or spend money for your campaign; reserve space or purchase advertising to promote your candidacy; authorize someone else to do any of these activities for you; state publicly that you are seeking office; or file a declaration of candidacy.
Within two (2) weeks of the date you become a candidate, you must file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) and a Candidate Registration (C-1) with the PDC (Public Disclosure Commission), if required. Please visit the PDC website at http://www.pdc.wa.gov for additional information.

For the full documentation regarding elections, please refer to the King County Elections website at http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx or contact King County Elections at 206-296-1565 or via email to election.services@kingcounty.gov.