Candidate (and PCO) Filing Week

From Monday, May 4 2026 until Friday, May 8 2026

Chelan County - County of Chelan, Washington
Douglas County - Online Candidate Filing | Douglas County, WA

All single-county Legislative, Superior Court, and Court of Appeals positions now file with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Online filing begins at 8:00 a.m. on the first Monday in May and continues until 5:00 p.m. the following Friday.
Deadline to withdraw is 5:00 p.m. on the Monday following the final day of the filing period.
Voters' Pamphlet profile deadline is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Requirements: 
Be registered to vote in the district for which you are filing.

File Online:

  • Online candidate filing will open at 8:00 a.m. May 4 and close May 8 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
  • You must pay the filing fee before the filing office can process your submission.
  • Provide a valid email address
  • Mobile devices are not recommended
  • Please allow 24-48 hours for candidacy approval. You will receive a confirmation email at the candidate's email address.
  • Submit by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. No submissions will be accepted after 5:00 p.m.