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County Public Utility District Board in Thurston County, WA

A nonpartisan guide to County Public Utility District Board in Thurston County. Find candidates and elected officials who have turned down partisan and big-money influence.
Election date
November 3, 2026
19
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4 candidates filed so far

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About County Public Utility District Board

About this position

The Public Utilities or Public Services District Board is responsible for overseeing public utility/public service operations within the district.
Office level
Local
Election frequency
Every 6 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for County Public Utility District Board

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Candidate must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. Candidate must be a resident of city (and ward/district, if applicable) for at least 1 year immediately preceding election. Candidate must be registered to vote in city.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing fee: 1% of fixed annual salary. If salary is less than $1,000 annually, filing fee is $10. If no salary, no filing fee. OR Petition signature requirement: number of signatures equal to the price in dollars of filing fee, rounded to nearest dollar. If salary is less than $1,000 annually, at least 10 signatures required.
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
    Where to file
    County Courthouse, Building 1, Room 106, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502
    Filing phone
    360-786-5224
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