
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
- PCO Manual
- Offices Subject to Election
- Campaign contribution limits for King County offices
- Political sign regulations (King County)
- Political sign regulations (WSDOT)
- Public Disclosure Commission requirements
- Seattle candidate information:
Online filing
Paper forms
- Campaign contact information update form
- Declaration of Candidacy
- Declaration of Write-In Candidacy
- PCO Declaration of Candidacy
- Filing fee petition
- Withdrawal of Candidacy
- Local voters' pamphlet paper submission form
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
We are hosting several online candidate workshops to discuss filing for office in King County, submitting your local voters’ pamphlet information, voter lists and data management, campaign sign regulations, and basic public disclosure information.
- Tuesday, March 16
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Register for this session today - Thursday, April 1
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Register for this session today - Saturday, April 17
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register for this session today - Thursday, April 29
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register for this session today
Contact Elections
Email: elections@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-296-VOTE (8683)
TTY: Relay 711
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