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2020 Candidate Filing Period : May 11-15, 2020
| Candidate Filing Calendar | |
|---|---|
| Date | Activity |
| April 27 | First day filing officer may receive candidate declarations by mail |
| May 11 | Official Candidate Filing Week opens |
| May 15 | Final day for all candidates to file for office |
| May 18 | Candidate withdrawal deadline |
| May 18 | Lot draw for ballot order at 9:30 a.m |
2020 Guide for Candidates
2020 Offices Open for Election
2020 Candidates who have filed
Certificate of Lot Draw Results
How to File |
There are three ways you may file:
Online |
Click here for 2020 Online Candidate Filing : May 11 at 9:00 a.m. to May 15 at 4:00 p.m. - (the online filing link will be available during the filing period).
Requirements to file online:
- Be registered to vote in the district for which you are filing
- Pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express
- Provide a valid email address
- Submit by 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2020
By Mail |
When filing by mail, you may mail your declaration and filing fee to:
Jefferson County Elections
PO Box 563
Port Townsend WA 98368
- Filing Fee
- Pay with check
- Submit a filing fee petition (if applicable) - see other candidate filing forms and information
- Candidate Filing forms
- Must be received and in our office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2020
In Person |
Due to COVID-19: We strongly encourage you to submit your Declaration of Candidacy and voters pamphlet profile online.
If filing in person please call ahead to make an appointment (360) 385-9119 or (360) 385-9117
- Filing Fee
- Pay with cash, check, or money order
- Submit a filing fee petition (if applicable) - see other candidate filing forms and information
- Pay with cash, check, or money order
- Candidate Filing forms
- Submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2020
Other Candidate Filing Forms and information
- Withdrawal form
- Write-in Declaration of Candidacy
- Filing Fee Petition
- The Governor issued a proclamation regarding petitions for candidates who lack sufficient assets to pay filing fees. Due to COVID-19 safety measures, candidates may file an attestation with their Declaration of Candidacy form in lieu of a filing fee petition.
Resources for Candidates:
Election Calendar - quick dates
No Electioneering within 25 ft. of ballot deposit site
Observing the Election Process