Candidate Filing Week
May 11 - 15, 2020

For the health and safety of candidates and elections staff, the Auditor’s Office will remain closed to the public during filing week May 11 – May 15. 

The candidate filing period will be held Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 to allow citizens to run for elected office for positions. 
List of candidates who have filed


  • State Legislature, 22nd Legislative District 
  • Thurston County Commissioner, District 1 and District 2 
  • Superior Court, all positions 
  • PUD Commissioner, District 3 
  • Precinct Committee Officers, all precincts, both parties

When to File 

If you need assistance or are dropping off a filing fee petition, contact us at elections@co.thurston.wa.us or by calling 360.786.5408 to schedule an appointment with our office. 

Online filing: 

  • Begins at 9:00 am Monday, May 11  
  • Closes promptly at 4:00 pm Friday, May 15 
In person filing is available via Auditor’s drop box at the County Courthouse, in the courtyard of building 1 

  • Candidates may use the Auditor’s drop box outside the Thurston County Courthouse to deposit filing fees and paperwork.  
  • Begins at 8:00 am Monday, May 11 
  • Filing fees are nonrefundable and must be received in the Thurston County Auditor’s Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15. 
By mail, fax or email: 

  • Begins at 8:00 am Monday, April 27 
  • Must be received in the Auditor's Office by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 15 
  • 360.786.5223 or Elections@co.thurston.wa.us  

Download Declaration of Candidacy Form: 

​Benefits of Online Filing
 
Email notifications:
  • ​​When filing is approved
  • If another candidate files for the same position
  • Whether candidate participates in the Primary or General Election
  • Local voters' pamphlet statements and photos submitted online

 

​Responsibilities
 

​Make sure you:​ 

  • Read all instructions carefully
  • Pay your nonrefundable filing fee:
    •  Online with Visa, Mastercard, American Express
    •  At the Thurston County Auditor's Office with cash/check
  • File before the deadlines:
    • Online filing closes promptly at 4:00 pm Friday, August 16
    • In person filing closes promptly at 4:30 pm Friday, August 16
    • Mailed filings must be in our office by 4:30 pm Friday, August 16

If you need assistance or have any questions:

  • Contact our office at 360.786.5408 or
  • Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing: 711 Washington Relay

All information provided is public record.