Information For Candidates and Campaigns 2008
Local Voters' Pamphlet Specifications
The 2008 Primary & General Election Local Voters' Pamphlet Specifications (PDF - 43KB) contains information on contents of the pamphlet, specifications for participation and candidate statements. It includes instructions for both candidates and ballot measures. The deadline for submitting candidate statements is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Voter Registration Lists
Work Order form for voter registration lists is available online. Voter Registration lists are for political purposes only.
Election calendar
A calendar of year 2008 election dates is available on the Washington Secretary of State's web site. Also, see the Clark County Election Schedule Calendar.
Filing Week
Candidates may file for office starting Monday, June 2, 2008 at 8:00 a.m and must file no later than Friday, June 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. The candidate filing list is now available.
Election Steps
The Election Steps for Candidates (PDF - 38KB) describes the necessary steps to file for and run for elective public office.
Election Guidelines
For more in depth information about being a candidate and knowing what information is available, please refer to the 2008 Election Guidelines (PDF - 86KB) booklet, which provides information to both political candidates and political campaigns. The booklet includes information on filing for office, offices open for candidate filing, filing fees, public disclosure requirements, key election deadlines, post election information, local voter pamphlet specifications, laws governing elections and campaigns, and information available for sale to candidates and campaigns through the Elections Department.
Sign Regulations
The 2008 Political Sign Regulations (PDF - 185KB) includes information on the rules and regulations governing the placement of campaign signs.
Public Disclosure filings
Information about filing the required public disclosure documents can be found on the Public Disclosure page.
Ballot Propositions
For jurisdictions planning to place a measure on the ballot, the Ballot Propositions: Steps to An Election (PDF - 24KB) lists the procedural steps necessary for the council or board for that jurisdiction to follow for placing an issue on the ballot.
Excess levy and bond election validation numbers are available for Special Elections.
Information Available Through Other Offices:
Numerous maps such as quarter sections, fire districts, school districts, and others are available. Call the Clark County Assessment and GIS office for copies and cost information at (360) 397-2391. The GIS office is located in the Public Service Center, downtown Vancouver at 1300 Franklin St., 2nd Floor.
