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2023 Candidate Filing Period : May 15-19, 2023
2023 Candidate Filing Period Calendar | |
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Date | Activity |
May 1 | First day to receive declarations by mail |
May 15 | Candidate Filing Opens 8:30 am |
May 19 | Final day for candidates to file by 4:30 pm |
May 22 | Last day for candidates to withdrawal by 4:30 pm |
May 22 | Candidate Lot Draw at 10:00 am |
May 26 | Deadline to submit a candidate statement and photo 4:30 pm |
2023 Candidate Filing Resources | |
2023 Guide for Candidates (PDF) | Current Precinct Map |
2023 Jefferson County Offices Open for Election (PDF) | 2023 Election Calendar - Quick Dates |
2023 Certificate of Lot Draw *Available 5/22/2023 after 10:30AM* | No Electioneering |
Quick Links | Observing the Election Process |
Candidate Filing Portal | The Top 2 Primary |
Offices Open for Election | Campaign Regulation |
Candidates Who Have Filed | Political advertising, financial regulations, and reporting:
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Forms | |
Declaration of Candidacy (PDF) | |
Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) Declaration of Candidacy (PDF) | Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT): Political Signs on State Highways |
Withdrawal Form (PDF) | Jefferson County Public Works: Political Campaign Signs on County Roads |
Write-in Declaration of Candidacy (PDF) | City of Port Townsend: Political Campaign Signage |
Filing Fee Petition Template (PDF) | |
Filing Fee Petition Template (Word Doc.) | |
Filing Fee Petition Template Instructions | |
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All candidates are encouraged to file a Declaration of Candidacy online. For help, please contact your filing office, Jefferson County Elections. Assistance is available Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. |
Online Candidate Filing: |
Click here to file online: The online candidate filing portal will only be available from Monday, May 15th at 9:00 am until Friday, May 19th at 4:00 pm.
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Requirements to file online:
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By Mail or In Person Candidate Filing: |
When filing by mail, you may mail your declaration and filing fee to: Jefferson County Elections PO Box 563 Port Townsend WA 98368 When filing in-person, please visit us at: The Jefferson County Auditor's Office 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend WA 98368 |
Questions? Call (360)385-9119 or (360)385-9117. Assistance is available Monday- Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.