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2026 Candidate Filing Week
Candidate Filing Week
| How | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| In person | May 4 - May 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 207 N 4th Ave, Rm 205, Kelso, WA 98626 |
| Online | May 4 - May 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Any computer with internet access. |
| April 20 - May 8 | Any location you can send mail from. |
Deadlines
| Filing | Withdrawal | Statement and Photo |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026, by 5 p.m. | May 11, 2026, by 5 p.m. | May 19, 2026, by 5 p.m. |
A Declaration of Candidacy may be withdrawn by submitting a written request for withdrawal to the Elections Office no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday following the last day that candidates may file. If this deadline is missed, you cannot receive an extension. Filing fees are non-refundable.
Resources
Alternative to Filing Fees
Persons lacking sufficient funds to pay the filing fee may submit a filing fee petition. You must file in person at the Elections Office if filing this way. Filing fee petitions cannot be submitted online and are due no later than May 8 by 5 p.m. The amount of signatures required are based on the dollar amount of the filing fee for the position. No partial submission of payment and signatures will be accepted.
Press Releases and Notices
Press Release - Candidate Filing Workshop
Candidate Filing Training
| How | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| In Person | March 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. | 207 N 4th Ave, 3rd Floor GMR, Kelso, WA 98626 |
| Online | March 26, 2026 | Cowlitz County Elections Website |