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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 filing is open now through Friday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Candidate resources
- Candidate Manual
- Offices Subject to Election
- Campaign contribution limits for King County offices
- Find your School or Public Hospital Director District
- Political sign regulations (King County)
- Political sign regulations (WSDOT)
- Public Disclosure Commission requirements
- Seattle candidate information:
- Best practices for unofficial ballot printing stations & temporary drop boxes
- Writing for a multilingual audience - tips for writing a Local Voters' Pamphlet statement
Online filing
Paper forms
- Declaration of Candidacy
- Filing fee petition
- Campaign contact information update form
- Withdrawal of Candidacy
- Withdrawal of Local Voters' Pamphlet Information
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.
Videos
2025 Candidate Workshop
This workshop goes over how to file for office in King County, how to submit your local voters’ pamphlet information, voter lists, campaign sign regulations, and basic public disclosure information. This session also included speakers from the Seattle City Clerk and Seattle Ethics & Elections for candidates running within the City of Seattle.