Candidates planning to run for office in the Aug. 4 primary election or the Nov. 3 general election must file Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Online candidate filing is the most convenient option.

During filing week, candidates have three ways to file for office:

• Online (http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/referenceresources/candidatefiling.aspx ) starting at 9 a.m. Monday, May 11 until 4 p.m., Friday, May 15. Candidates may file online 24 hours/day.
• In-person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Candidates who choose to file in-person use designated computers at the King County Elections Department headquarters, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton.
• By mail until May 15. Filings made by mail must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 15, regardless of postmark.

An updated list of candidate filings will be posted at noon and by 6 p.m. each day until filing week ends.

New this year, candidates can sign up for notifications by email or text to get alerts about deadlines and other candidate-related information.