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By Sam Reed, current Secretary of State of Washington. Explains how to run for elective office in Washington state, including comprehensive definition of terms related to elections, applicable Washington laws (RCWs), where to file and how to file, how to withdraw, qualifications and disqualifications, and contact information for the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of the State.

• How do I run for office?

• How often do elections occur?

• What kind of elections can I run for?

• What kind of office can I run for?

• How do I withdraw from an election?

• What are the eligibility requirements for elections?

• What kinds of elections are there that I can run for?