Three Day Filing Period for Offices Without Candidates
A special three-day filing period will be held Wednesday, May 28 through Friday, May 30 to allow citizens to run for elected office for positions without candidates. Candidates that file during the three-day filing period move directly to the General Election.
Open positions include:
- Town of Bucoda, Town Council Positions No. 3 and 5
- Tenino School District No. 402, School Board Director, District No. 1
- Cemetery District No. 2 (Yelm), Commissioner, Position No. 2
Candidates who have filed during special three-day filing period
Filing Week Information
May 28 - 30, 2025
Where and When to File
Filings are not complete until filing fees are paid.
Method | Time | Location |
---|---|---|
By Mail | Starting May 14 Must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 30 |
Mail Declaration of Candidacy to: Thurston County Auditor's Office Elections Division |
Online |
8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 30 |
Candidate Filing Closed |
In-person |
Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 to Friday, May 30 |
2915 29th Ave SW Tumwater, WA 98512 |
Fax |
Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 to Friday, May 30 |
360.754.4591 |
Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 to Friday, May 30 |
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
- Link to upload your voters' pamphlet statement and photo
Responsibilities
Make sure you:
- Read all instructions carefully.
- 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 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 30.
The Thurston County Auditor's Elections Division is located at:
2915 29th Ave SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
(map)
Candidates or other interested parties are welcome to attend.