
Candidate Filing Begins
May 15
Running for office
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.
Candidate resources
- 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:
Online filing
Paper forms
Subscribe to candidate notifications
Subscribe to alerts for candidates, campaign managers, and others interested in running for office. Includes notices about campaign filing, deadlines, etc.