The following is a release from King County:
King County Elections (KCE) announced today that King County Superior Court Judge Position No. 7 is open for filing.
KCE was informed this morning that Judge Kimberley Prochnau retired effective April 1 of this year.Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Janet Helson to the vacant position. Since the position became vacant before the start of the candidate filing period, KCE will accept filings for the position until candidate filing closes on May 15.
During filing week, candidates have three ways to file for office:
- Online starting at 9 a.m. Monday, May 11 until 4 p.m., Friday, May 15. Candidates may file online 24 hours/day.
- In-person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Candidates who choose to file in-person use designated computers at the King County Elections Department headquarters, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton.
- By mail until May 15. Filings made by mail must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 15, regardless of postmark.
An updated list of candidate filings will be posted at noon and by 6 p.m. each day until the filing week ends.
New this year, candidates can sign up for notifications by email or text to get alerts about deadlines and other candidate-related information.
