Candidate Filing Week
Filing Week Information
May 5 - 9, 2025
Where and When to File
Filings are not complete until filing fees are paid.
| Method | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Online |
8:00 a.m., Monday, May 5 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 9 |
Filing now Closed. |
| In-person |
Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9 |
2915 29th Ave SW Tumwater, WA 98502 |
| Fax |
Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9 |
360.754.4591 |
|
Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9 |
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
- Link to upload your voters' pamphlet statement and photo
Responsibilities
Make sure you:
- Read all instructions carefully.
- Pay your filing fee or have petition submitted before May 9 deadline. Filing fees are non-refundable.
- File before the deadline.
- Make sure you submit your voter pamphlet material by the deadline (Precinct Committee Officers do not submit voter pamphlet material).
Contact our office at 360.786.5408 or Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing: 711 Washington Relay
*All information provided is public record.
Candidate Ballot Order
The order of candidates on the Primary ballot or candidates moving directly to the General in Thurston County will be determined by random lot draw as required by RCW 29A.36.131. The random lot draw will be held shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9.
The Thurston County Auditor's Elections Division is located at:
2915 29th Ave SW
Tumwater, WA 98502
(map)
Candidates or other interested parties are welcome to attend.
For candidates on the Primary ballot, ballot order during the November General Election is determined by results of the Primary. The candidate with the most votes in the Primary is listed first.