Candidate Timeline

January 1, 2025

Election Cycle Begins

Candidates may sign the pledge before 2025 and begin collecting qualifying contributions and signatures.

January 9, 2025

Establish Seattle Residency

Candidates must be a Seattle resident by this date.

February 24, 2025

Democacy Vouchers are Mailed

Candidates may begin collecting vouchers.

May 5-9, 2025 Candidate Filing Week

All candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy with King County Elections.
May 23, 2025

Final Pledge Day

This is the last day candidates can pledge to join the Democracy Voucher Program.

August 5, 2025 Primary Election Day
November 4, 2025 General Election Day