The regular Candidate Filing period for 2025 has concluded.  A complete list of filings received is available on the List of Currently Approved 2025 Candidate Filings page.  

There were no filings received for the following offices and an additional "Special 3-Day Filing Period" will be held from July 14 - 16, 2025.  Please note that there is no withdrawal period for candidate filings during the Special 3-Day Filing Period:   

District/City Position	Position	Filing Fees	Term
Mt. Pleasant School Dist. #29	Director, No.2		4 year
Skamania School District #2	Director, No.1		4 year
Skamania School District #2	Director, No.3		4 year
Stevenson-Carson School Dist. #303	Director, No.1		2 year unexpired
Metropolitan Park District	Commissioner, No.2		6 year
Skamania County Park & Rec No. 1	Commissioner, No.2		4 year

Candidate Filing for 2025 has closed

Offices Open for Election and Filing in 2025 (including filing fees)

- List of Offices Open for Election is subject to change!

List of Currently Approved 2025 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 for the Special 3-Day Filing Period opens Monday, July 14, 2025 at 8am
Online candidate filing for the Special 3-Day Filing Period closes promptly Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 5pm (IMPORTANT NOTE - Online filings must be completed and fully submitted no later than 5pm on July 16th in order to be accepted)

In person candidate filing for the Special 3-Day Filing Period opens Monday, July 14, 2025 at 8:00am
In person candidate filing for the Special 3-Day Filing Period closes promptly Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Filing candidacy online: candidate filing login (link will be active beginning at 8am, Monday, July 14 through 5pm on Wednesday, July 16)

Filing candidacy via mail: Filings for the Special 3-Day Filing Period can be accepted starting July 14, 2025 and must be received no later than July 16, 2025.
Filing candidacy in person: 240 NW Vancouver Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648 (in-person filings for the Special 3-Day Filing Period are accepted starting at 8am on Monday, July 14 through 5pm on Wednesday, July 16)

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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

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.