Running for Office
Printed copies of the 2023 book are available at the Kitsap County Auditor's Office - Elections Division, 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Most candidates in 2024 will file with the Washington Secretary of State's Office. Candidates filing there and in our office will be subject to the same deadlines.
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Public Disclosure Commission Fact Sheets
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Outline of
first steps after announcing a candidacy
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Detailed guide to the financial affairs disclosure form (F-1)
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Table of
contribution limits for politcal campaigns
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The PDC also has a
training web page with links to videos addressing the topics above and instructions on how to use the PDC’s online filing system, as well as training schedules.
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Important dates for candidates
Filings accepted by mail
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April 22, 2024
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| Filing week |
May 6-10, 2024
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Withdrawal Deadline
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May 13, 2024
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| Pamphlet statement due |
May 21, 2024
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Video Statement due
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TBD
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Primary
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August 6, 2024
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| General Election |
November 5, 2024
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Candidate Voters' Pamphlet Video Training
Take a few minutes to get tips on candidate filing and writing your statement for the Voters' Pamphlet. The following videos were prepared for candidates running in 2023.
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1-minute video
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5-minute video
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Voter data useful to candidates and campaigns.
Lot Draw
RCW 29A.36.131 specifies that the order of candidates on the Primary ballot is determined by lot draw. At 4:30 p.m. on the Friday of filing week, the Kitsap County Auditor's Office - Elections Division draws lettered tiles to create the ballot order for races. The following lot draw was for candidates in 2023.
