2021 Candidate Filing Period : May 17-21, 2021

2021 Guide for Candidates

2021 Offices Open for Election

2021 Candidates who have filed

Certificate of Lot Draw Results*Results will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021**

There are three ways you may file:

Click here for 2021 Online Candidate Filing : May 17 at 9:00 a.m. to May 21 at 4:00 p.m. -  (the online filing link will be available during the filing period).

Requirements to file online:

• Be registered to vote in the district for which you are filing
• Pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express 
• Provide a valid email address
• Submit by 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 21, 2021

When filing by mail, you may mail your declaration and filing fee to:

Jefferson County Elections 

PO Box 563 

Port Townsend WA 98368

• Filing Fee
  • Pay with check
  • Submit a filing fee petition (if applicable) - see other candidate filing forms and information
• Candidate Filing forms 
  • Declaration of Candidacy
• Must be received and in our office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 21, 2021

Due to COVID-19: We strongly encourage you to submit your Declaration of Candidacy and voters pamphlet profile online. 

If filing in person please call ahead to make an appointment (360) 385-9119 or (360) 385-9117

• Filing Fee
  • Pay with cash, check, or money order
    • Submit a filing fee petition (if applicable) - see other candidate filing forms and information 
• Candidate Filing forms
  • Declaration of Candidacy
• Submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 21, 2021

Other Candidate Filing Forms and information

• Withdrawal form
• Write-in Declaration of Candidacy
• Filing Fee Petition

Resources for Candidates:

Election Calendar - quick dates

City Political Signs

County Political Signs

State Campaign Signs

No Electioneering within 25 ft. of ballot deposit site

Observing the Election Process

Public Disclosure Commission (PDC)

The Top 2 Primary (I-872)