Chelan County Elections

Special 3 Day Candidate Filing

Special 3 Day Candidate Filing May 20 - 22, 2025

Special candidate filing begins Tuesday, May 20, at 8:00 a.m and closes Thursday, May 22, at 5:00 p.m. Candidates may file online or in person at the Chelan County Elections Office located in the Chelan County Courthouse, 350 Orondo Ave Ste 306, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Several offices had a void in candidacy and the list of offices below did not have a candidate file during the regular filing period May 5 - 9, 2025. 

List of Offices Open for Special 3 Day Candidate Filing

List of Candidates Who Have Filed

At the time of filing, a candidate’s voter registration data will be checked. If there are discrepancies, corrections to the voter registration file must be completed before the Declaration of Candidacy can be accepted. When filing for an office, candidates are not permitted to use a nickname that denotes present or past occupation, military rank, the candidate’s position on issues or political affiliation, or use a nickname designed to intentionally mislead voters. A candidate’s last name must match the last name under which he/she is registered to vote.

Your filing fee (if any) must be paid before the filing deadline. CANDIDATE FILING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. It is your responsibility to submit your filing correctly. Read all instructions carefully.

Candidates may not withdraw at any time when filing for office during a Special 3 Day Filing period. The office will only appear on the General Election ballot, no matter how many candidates file for the office. The top vote-getter in the General Election is declared the winner.

Candidates who provide an email address will receive an immediate email when another candidate files for the same position and a link to submit their statement and photo. Candidates have the option to participate in the printed Local Voters' Pamphlet and Online Voters' Guide.

If you need assistance or have any questions, contact the Chelan County Auditor's Office at 509-667-6808.

File Online:

Online candidate filing will open at 8:00 a.m. May 20 and close May 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
You must pay the filing fee before the filing office can process your submission.
Provide a valid email address
Mobile devices are not recommended
Please allow 24-48 hours for candidacy approval. You will receive a confirmation email at the candidate's email address.
Submit by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. No submissions will be accepted after 5:00 p.m.

Online Candidate Filing

Candidate Lot Draw for Special 3 Day Filing Period

The order of candidates' names on the General Election ballot, who file during the Special 3 Day Filing period, is determined by lot draw. The lot draw occurs after the close of filing on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The process is open to the public and begins after the candidate filings have been proofed for accuracy. 

Special 3 Day Filing Candidate Guide

Posted: 05/13/2025 09:53 AM
Last Updated: 05/20/2025 01:41 PM

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