For Candidates

Candidate Resources

Thank you for your interest in filing for public office. Below you will find important information outlining the filing process and requirements. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the elections office at (360) 795-3219 or elections@co.wahkiakum.wa.us

QUICK LINKS:

Click here to see offices open for election in 2026
2026 Administrative Rules for Candidates
File for Office Online here

When can I file for office?

Candidates may submit a Declaration of Candidacy form
In-person filing will open May 4-8, 2026 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Online Filing will open May 4-8, 2026 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Filing fees are non-refundable.

How and where can I file?

1. Online – fast and easy!

File online here: Online Candidate Filing
Pay your filing fee online with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

2. In person

File in-person at:

Wahkiakum County Auditor's Office
64 Main Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612

3. By mail (The filing office cannot accept prior to 10 business days before the start of filing week and must be in office by close of business of the last day of filing.)

Mail your declaration and filing fee to:
(Make check out to Wahkiakum County Elections)

Wahkiakum County Elections
P.O. Box 543
Cathlamet, WA 98612

PLEASE NOTE: Per our candidate rules, late submissions, corrections and handwritten statements will not be accepted after the deadline.

Candidate Filing Handbook and Forms

Declaration of Candidacy Fillable / Printable Form
Declaration of Write-in Candidacy
Filing Fee Petition (pdf)
Withdrawal of Candidacy Not allowed for 3-day filing