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Drainage District Candidate Filing Period
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 85.38.070 and 85.38.120, King County Elections announces there will be an election on February 3, 2026, for:
King County Drainage District No. 1
Commissioner Position No. 1, full 6-year term
King County Drainage District No. 2
Commissioner Position No. 3, full 6-year term
King County Drainage District No. 5-5A
Commissioner Position No. 3, full 6-year term
King County Drainage District No. 6
Commissioner Position No. 3, full 6-year term
King County Drainage District No. 7
Commissioner Position No. 2, unexpired 2-year term
Commissioner Position No. 3, full 6-year term
King County Drainage District No. 13
Commissioner Position No. 1, unexpired 4-year term
Commissioner Position No. 3, full 6-year term
A 150-word candidate statement may also be submitted. The deadline to submit the statement is Friday, December 12, 2025, by 4:30 p.m.
The deadline to withdraw from office is Monday, December 15 by 4:30 p.m. To withdraw, you must submit a signed Drainage District Candidate Withdrawal Form.
Candidate resources
- Candidate Manual
- Offices Subject to Election
- Campaign contribution limits for King County offices
- Find your School or Public Hospital Director District
- Political sign regulations (King County)
- Political sign regulations (WSDOT)
- Public Disclosure Commission requirements
- Seattle candidate information:
- Best practices for unofficial ballot printing stations & temporary drop boxes
- Writing for a multilingual audience - tips for writing a Local Voters' Pamphlet statement
Online filing
Paper forms
- Declaration of Candidacy
- Declaration of Write-in Candidacy
- Filing fee petition
- Campaign contact information update form
- Withdrawal of Local Voters' Pamphlet Information
Subscribe to candidate notifications
Subscribe to alerts for candidates, campaign managers, and others interested in running for office. Includes notices about campaign filing, deadlines, etc.
Videos
2025 Candidate Workshop
This workshop goes over how to file for office in King County, how to submit your local voters’ pamphlet information, voter lists, campaign sign regulations, and basic public disclosure information. This session also included speakers from the Seattle City Clerk and Seattle Ethics & Elections for candidates running within the City of Seattle.