The Declaration of Write-in Candidacy must be filed no later than the day before the election or primary. Declaration and Affidavit of Write-in Candidacy forms are available from the County Auditor or election officer, or from the Office of the Secretary of State. Candidate statements and photographs should be submitted with the Declaration and Affidavit of Candidacy at the time of filing. Specific information regarding fees, space, photograph and statement specifications can be found on the Declaration and Affidavit of Candidacy form. The Secretary of State's office also provides voter information through electronic media, including the Internet.
Information regarding electronic voter guides is made available to candidates at the time of filing.
Candidate inquiries regarding the official Washington State Voters Pamphlet should be directed to the Elections Division in the Office of the Secretary of State. Those persons filing for local elective office should check with their County Auditor or elections officer about local voters pamphlet requirements. The major political parties are permitted to fill vacancies on the ticket caused by withdrawal of the only candidate of that party or by failure of any candidate of that party to file for a partisan office. The deadline for filling vacancies is the Friday following the close of the filing period. If the office is one for which filings are made with the County Auditor, the appointment is made by the party's county central committee.