Submitted by Thurston County Elections
Voters interested in running for elected office must file during “Candidate Filing Week,” Monday, May 15 – Friday, May 19. There are nearly 80 offices in Thurston County up for election this year, including:
• County Treasurer
• Port Commissioners
• City and Town Mayors & Council Members
• City Municipal Court Judge • School Board Directors
• Fire Commissioners
• Cemetery District Commissioners
• Parks & Recreation Commissioners
Voters may file:
• By mail – Now, but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. May 19.
• Online – 24/7 beginning May 15 at 9:00 a.m. until May 19 at 4:00 p.m. File on line at the Thurston County Elections’ website.
• In person – Thurston County Auditor’s Office from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. between May 15 – 19.
Filing fees (if any) vary by each position. These fees are nonrefundable and must be received in the Thurston County Auditor’s Office by 4:30 p.m. May 19.
“There’s a great political awareness in our country right now, and serving in local elected office is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference,” said Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall. “These local elected officials make decisions that impact all of us on a daily basis. Why not you?”
For additional information, contact the Auditor’s Elections Division at 360-786-5408, elections@co.thurston.wa.us, or visit the Thurston County Elections’ website.
