2026 Candidate Filing has closed.  See you in 2027!

Offices Open for Election and Filing in 2026 (including filing fees)

- List of Offices Open for Election and filing fees are subject to change prior to May 4, 2026

List of Currently Approved 2026 Candidate Filings (Please refresh the page upon opening)

(NOTE - if you have previously used the links above, please "refresh" the page after it opens to make sure you are seeing the most recent information and not a 'stale' page)

Online candidate filing opens Monday, May 4, 2026 at 8:00 am
Online candidate filing closes promptly Friday, May 8, 2026 5:00 pm (IMPORTANT NOTE - Online filings must be completed and fully submitted no later than 5:00 pm on May 8th in order to be accepted)

In person candidate filing opens Monday, May 4, 2026 at 8:00 am
In person candidate filing closes promptly on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Filing candidacy online: candidate filing login (link will be active beginning at 8am, Monday, May 4th through 5pm on Friday, May 8th)

Filing candidacy via mail: Filings can be accepted via mail starting Monday, April 20, 2026 and must be received no later than May 8, 2026.
Filing candidacy in person: 240 NW Vancouver Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648 (in-person filings are accepted starting at 8:00 am on Monday, May 4th through 5:00 pm on Friday, May 8th)

Immediately after 5:00pm on the final day for candidates to file for office, Skamania County Elections will determine by lot the order in which candidates will appear on all ballots. The lot draw will take place in the Auditor's Office (240 NW Vancouver Ave, Stevenson, WA) and is open to the public, the media, and any candidates.

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Information for Candidates

• Election Steps for Candidates
• Candidate Photo and Statement Guidelines
• Candidate Statement Examples
• Political Sign Regulations
• Public Disclosure Commission Candidate Page
• Public Disclosure Commission - "So You're Running for Office...Now What?"
  

Candidate Filing Forms

• Candidate Declaration Form
• Precinct Committee Officer Candidate Declaration Form (use for PCO's only)
• Write-In Declaration Form
• Candidate Withdrawal Form
• Filing Fee Petition Form

Information for Campaigns and Taxing Districts

• 2026 Jr Taxing District Annual Guideline Booklet 

Public Disclosure Commission Information

Candidates for public office are required to file with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The type of filing and requirements vary depending on the type of office, the salary of the office, and campaign resources spent/collected. Please visit www.pdc.wa.gov or call 1-877-601-2828 if you have any questions on filing with the Commission.

Questions?

If you need assistance or have any questions, contact Skamania County Elections at (509) 427-3730 or via email at elections@co.skamania.wa.us.