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Running for office in King County

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.

Public Health Notice

As part of the continued effort to stop the spread of CoVID-19 in our community, King County Elections strongly recommends filing online. Those who do come in person will be required to wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email elections@kingcounty.gov or give us a call at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

Drainage Districts Candidate Filing Period
December 11-15, 2023

In accordance with the provisions of RCW 85.38.070 and 85.38.120, King County Elections announces there will be an election on February 6, 2024, for:

  • King County Drainage District No. 1
    • Commissioner Position No. 2, full 6-year term
  • King County Drainage District No. 2
    • Commissioner Position No. 1, full 6-year term
    • Commissioner Position No. 2, unexpired 4-year term
    • Commissioner Position No. 3, unexpired 2-year term
  • King County Drainage District No. 5-5A
    • Commissioner Position No. 1, full 6-year term
  • King County Drainage District No. 6
    • Commissioner Position No. 1, full 6-year term
  • King County Drainage District No. 7
    • Commissioner Position No. 1, full 6-year term
    • Commissioner Position No. 2, unexpired 4-year term
  • King County Drainage District No. 13
    • Commissioner Position No. 1, full 6-year term

The candidate filing period will begin on Monday, December 11, at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023. No filing fee is charged. Candidates who wish to file must complete a Drainage District Declaration of Candidacy .Declarations must be in the Elections Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023. Postmarks do not satisfy this requirement.

A 150-word candidate statement may also be submitted. The deadline to submit the statement is Friday, December 15, 2023, by 4:30 p.m.

The deadline to withdraw from office is Monday, December 18, 2023, by 4:30 p.m. To withdraw, you must submit a signed request  that your name be removed from the ballot.

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