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 |