Candidate Filing Week Begins Across Washington State

Washington state's 2025 election season has begun with candidate filing week, offering opportunities for individuals to run for thousands of positions across city councils, school boards, county commissions, and special districts. Notable contests include nine Democrat-held legislative seats, several involving newly appointed lawmakers, and a race to fill the vacancy left by the late state Sen. Bill Ramos. In Clark County, familiar names and newcomers are filing for 82 open positions, including the Charter Review Commission. Whatcom County has multiple local offices up for reelection, such as county and city council seats, with candidates encouraged to review updated filing requirements. Across the state, prospective candidates must submit their declarations and any required fees by the end of filing week. The process aims to engage both returning incumbents and new candidates in upcoming local and state governance.