Candidate Information

2022 Offices Open for Election
When can I file for office?

• Candidates may submit a declaration of candidacy by mail starting May 2
• In person filing begins May 16, 8 am
• Online filing begins May 16, 9 am
• Online filing ends May 20, 4 pm
• All candidate filings ends May 20, 4:30 pm
• Deadline to withdraw May 23, 4:30 pm.  
  • A Declaration of Candidacy may be withdrawn by submitting a written request for withdrawal to the Elections Office no later than 4:30 pm on the Monday following the last the day that a candidate may file. If this deadline is missed, you cannot receive an extension.  Filing fees are non-refundable.
• Declaration of Candidacy
• PCO Declaration of Candidacy 
• Declaration of Write-in Candidacy
• Filing Fee Petition (pdf)
• Withdrawal of Candidacy - Not allowed for 3-Day Candidate Filing
• 2022 General Voters’ Pamphlet Rules for Candidates
• 2022 Candidate Filing Handbook
• Voter registration list and matchback request form

Public Disclosure

Public Disclosure Commission
711 Capitol Way S. #206 
 Olympia, WA 98504-0908
 Phone (360) 753-1111
 Fax (360) 753-1112
Toll Free 1-877-601-2828
Website: www.pdc.wa.gov

• PDC Electronic Filing Option
• PDC Form C1 Candidate Registration (pdf)
• PDC Form F1 Personal Financial Affairs Statement (pdf)
• PDC Form F1 Supplement (pdf)

 Political Sign Information:

San Juan County Code 18.40.400 (C) – political signs are exempt from the regulations contained in SJCC 18.40.370 through 18.40.390:

Town of Friday Harbor Municipal Code 14.04.100 (F)