The offices open for candidate filings this year include 15 charter review commissioners, a superior court judge position, city and town council positions including mayoral races, school district director positions as well as commissioner positions for fire, cemetery, sewer, port, and recreation districts
VANCOUVER – Interested in running for public office? The filing period for citizens to become candidates for elective office is rapidly approaching. The offices open for candidate filings this year include 15 charter review commissioners, a superior court judge position, city and town council positions including mayoral races, school district director positions as well as commissioner positions for fire, cemetery, sewer, port, and recreation districts.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to file their declaration online. Visit VoteWA.gov beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, May 5, through 5 pm Friday, May 9, 2025.
To file online, a citizen must have a valid email address and be registered to vote in the jurisdiction for which they are filing. Candidates will also be able to pay the filing fee online using a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card.
The in-person filing period will begin at 8 a.m., Monday, May 5 through 5 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025. Candidates wishing to file for office in person can do so at the Clark County Elections Department, 1408 Franklin Street. Candidates for Superior Court may file in person at the Secretary of State’s office in the Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW in Olympia. Credit cards are not accepted for payment when filing in person.
For additional information about filing for elective office and the 2025 Primary and General Elections, a copy of the “Candidate Guide and Local Voters’ Pamphlet Specifications” can be found on the Clark County Elections Department website at clark.wa.gov/elections/candidates. This year’s Primary will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
On Friday, May 9, shortly after 5 pm, a public lot drawing will be conducted to determine the ballot order for each race. This public drawing will be held at 1408 Franklin Street and may be witnessed by the news media, the public, and by any candidate. Results of the lot draw will be posted on our website.
If you have further questions, you can contact the Clark County Elections Department by calling (564) 397- 2345, by emailing elections@clark.wa.gov or by visiting our office at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver.
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