Filing period is 2.5 weeks away

DAVENPORT--The official filing period for the fall elections will be held May 16-20

All offices are subject to both primary and general elections. If more than two candidates file for a position, the primary election would narrow the field to the top two candidates who would then appear on the general election ballot.

The filing fee of 1% of the annual salary shall accompany the Declaration of Candidacy. There is no fee if the office sought is without a fixed salary.

Anyone wishing directions on filing for office should contact the Lincoln County Auditor. Candidates may file online or print out Declaration of Candidacy forms by accessing http://www.co.lincoln.wa.us ; click on Elections and follow the prompts for filing online or printing out the appropriate candidacy form.

Mail-in Declarations must not be received before May 2.

Declarations by mail must be in the Auditor’s office no later than the last day of the filing period, May 20 at 4 p.m. and must include the correct filing fee if required.