FILING WEEK, DAY 1: Who’s officially running, so far

As previewed, today is the first day of King County Elections‘ Filing Week – five days for candidates to officially get onto the August ballot (or November if two or fewer file for an office). Online filing is open around the clock through 4 pm Friday; KCE is posting twice-daily updates here. For the three local offices whose incumbents aren’t running again, here’s who’s filed so far:

City Council District 1 – Stephen Brown, Jean Iannelli Craciun, Rob Saka
County Council District 8 – Teresa Mosqueda
School Board District 6 – Rosie McCarter

If you’re interested in running for one of these (or other offices up for election this fall), here’s how.

Sue H May 15, 2023 (8:11 pm)

I just got a spam email solicitation from Stephen Brown. I don’t appreciate being put on political mailing lists that I didn’t ask to be added to, especially now that I’m wondering if it’s because I once ordered from Eltana bagels and they’re repurposing their mailing list. Do better, Mr. Brown.

m May 16, 2023 (7:56 am)

I think they purchase lists, I’ve gotten 2 spam emails from Phil Tavel.

937 May 15, 2023 (9:14 pm)

Had Phil already dropped out?

WSB May 15, 2023 (11:29 pm)

This is day 1 of 5. Prospective candidates have until 4 pm Friday to file. There’s no advantage to filing early this week vs. late.