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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 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 Write-In Candidacy
- Filing fee petition
- Campaign contact information update form
- Withdrawal of Candidacy
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.
Workshops
These videos will review how to file for office and more!
- How to file online
- How to submit your local voters' pamphlet materials online (10 min.)
- Recording of an online candidate workshop
This workshop reviews 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 topics specific to anyone interested in running for office in the City of Seattle.