Washington State Democratic Chairs Organization

From: Blinn, Katie - Office of the Secretary of State
To: Subject: PCO Elections

Dear County Chairs,

We have received a few questions about PCO races in the context of the new Top Two Primary.

PCO races will appear on the ballot after all ballot measures and other offices. Voters will be instructed:

“If you consider yourself a Democrat or Republican, you may vote for a candidate of that party.”

Candidates will be listed by party, and the candidate from each party who receives the most votes will be declared elected.

As you know, filing week begins next Monday, June 2 and ends Friday, June 6. A PCO Declaration of Candidacy is attached. You can find additional information about candidate filing and the Top Two Primary on our website at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you and have a good day.

Katie Blinn
Assistant Director of Elections
Office of the Secretary of State
kblinn@secstate.wa.gov
(360) 902-4168