Filing week in Washington is May XX to XX. Candidates may also withdraw on May X.
In 2022, we will elect a U.S. Senator, a Secretary of State, two legislators, and multiple county officials. These offices are all partisan, except for some Clallam offices.
The following Democratic incumbents have declared their candidacies and filed their campaigns with the FEC or the PDC.
U. S. Senator Patty Murray.
With her seniority in the Senate, Murray is a powerful force in for progressive policies. Her recent accomplishments serve all Washingtonians. She and her campaign have been connecting with Democrats across the state.
Endorsed by the Grays Harbor Democrats. Other party endorsements in the works.
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
This former state legislator from Snohomish is the incumbent following his appointed to the position by Governor Inslee in 2021 to fill a vacancy in office.
Endorsed by the Grays Harbor Democrats. Other party endorsements in the works.
Derek Kilmer, U. S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
Derek has been consistently reelected and endorsed by Democratic parties on the peninsula.
Endorsed by Grays Harbor Democrats. Other party endorsements in the works.
Washington House of Representatives, Position 1 Mike Chapman
Mike has served since 2017, and he faces two Republican opponents from Clallam County. Other party endorsements in the works.
Washington House of Representatives, Position 2, Steve Tharinger
Steve is Chair of the House Capital Budget Committee. Other party endorsements in the works.
County Elections
There will be county elections for several partisan positions in Jefferson and Grays Harbor: Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney, Auditor, Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk, and Sheriff. Because it has a charter, Clallam County is different, and the only partisan office is county commissioner. The clerk position is appointive. Their Director of Community Development (planning etc) is elected.
Nearly all the listed positions above are on the ballot in 2022.
Some candidates for local office have been announcing their candidacies and filing their campaign committees with the Public Disclosure Commission, a necessary step in running for office. Still, they cannot “file for office” until Filing Week, May XX to May XX. They can withdraw their candidacy through the following Monday. If they do not withdraw by that date, their names will appear on the primary ballot.
Precinct Committee Officer
PCO is a legally recognized position in our political party, and we strive to fill all positions. PCOs elect the county and LD party Chair, Vice Chair, and State Committee Members. They have authority to amend the local party bylaws. PCOs candidates file for office just as other candidates do, but they are exempt from PDC rules. If there is more than one person in a precinct running for PCO, their names appear on the ballot, and the one with the most votes from Democratic voters is deemed elected to a two-year term. PCOs take office in December, before the re-organization meeting of the party (officer elections).