EVERETT, MAY 4: Candidate filing for the 2026 ballot began at 8 a.m. this morning, Monday, May 4, and will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8.
There are 40 local, state, and federal offices up for election this year, including U.S. Representative, State Representative, judicial positions, County Prosecuting Attorney, and Public Utility District Commissioner. Filings will also be accepted for political party Precinct Committee Officer positions. Precinct Committee Officers are elected at the precinct level during even-year primary elections and serve two-year terms.
You can find a complete list of offices up for election in the Snohomish County Elections 2026 Candidate Guide posted on the Snohomish County Elections website.
Candidates are encouraged to file online at sos.wa.gov/elections. In-person candidate filing for local offices is available at the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on the 1st floor of the Admin West Building, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All filing ends at 5 p.m. Friday, May 8.
To file for office, candidates must meet all qualifications for the office. Most positions require candidates to be registered voters in the district. Some positions may require a filing fee or additional requirements, such as meeting a minimum age, length of residency, or, for judicial positions, admission to practice law in Washington courts. Detailed information on position requirements and filing fees is available in the 2026 Candidate Guide.
At the time of filing, candidates must provide information regarding themselves and their campaign, including:
- Name (as listed in voter registration records)
- Residential address
- Date of birth
- Email address that can be shared with the public
For positions with a salary, a filing fee equal to 1% of the annual salary is required. The fee must be paid at the time of filing or no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8.
Additional information, including a complete list of offices up for election, candidate filing fees, and position qualifications, is available at snoco.gov/elections. Contact Snohomish County Elections at (425) 388-3444 or [email protected] with questions.
Snohomish County Elections press release originally distributed by Sierra Cornelius, Communications and Public Engagement Officer