Special 3-day Candidate Filing Period
At the close of the regular candidate filing period on Friday, May 9, 2025, Clark County election officials had not received candidate filings for three elected offices:
- Town of Yacolt, Councilor, Position 5;
- Hockinson School District, Director, District 1; and
- East County Fire & Rescue District, Commissioner, Position 2.
Pursuant to Washington state law, a special three-day filing period must be held for these offices. There are no filing fees associated with these three offices. All candidates who file during this period will appear on the General election ballot.
The Auditor’s Office has scheduled the special filing period to begin at 8 am Tuesday, Aug. 5, and end at 5 pm Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Any voter residing within these districts is qualified to file. Anyone wishing to file can do so:
- Online at clarkvotes.org. (Online filing hours are 8 am Tuesday, Aug. 5, to 5 pm Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.)
- In person at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver.
If needed, a lot drawing to determine the candidate order on the ballot will take place at 9:00 am on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
For more information, contact the Elections Office at (564) 397-2345. Please see the helpful candidate resources in the section below.
Candidates who filed for office during the special three-day candidate filing period
Town of Yacolt, Councilor, Position 5:
| Candidate Name | Mailing Address | Campaign Phone # | Campaign Email |
Hockinson School District, Director, District 1:
| Candidate Name | Mailing Address | Campaign Phone # | Campaign Email |
| Teresa VanNatta | 20609 NE 169th St Brush Prairie, WA 98606 | - | ElectTeresaVanNatta@gmail.com |
| Stacie Prentice Mitchem | 17011 NE 152nd Ave Brush Prairie, WA 98606 | (360) 852-4218 | Stacie.Prentice@yahoo.com |
East County Fire & Rescue District, Commissioner, Position 2:
| Candidate Name | Mailing Address | Campaign Phone # | Campaign Email |
| Eric Holt | 32814 NE Washougal River Rd Washougal, WA 98671 | (360) 798-3180 | EKHOLT@PROTON.ME |
Filing period May 5-9, 2025
Online: May 5th beginning at 8:00am and must be submitted by 5:00pm on May 9th.
In person: 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver
In-person filings beginning at 8 am on Monday, May 5th through 5 pm, Friday, May 9th
By mail: Clark County Elections, PO Box 8815, Vancouver, WA 98666
Mail filings accepted starting April 21st through May 9th, however, they will be held and not processed until the beginning of candidate filing week.
List of Candidates that have Filed for Office in Ballot Order
Offices Open for Election in 2025 (PDF)
Offices Open for Election in 2025 (OSOS)
2025 Candidate Guide and Local Voters' Pamphlet Specifications
Four easy steps to file with the PDC
Political Sign Regulations
Candidate Lot Draw - Public Notice
Candidates in Lot Draw Order
Lot Draw Determination
Lot Draw Procedures
Online Candidate Filing Tutorial - 2024
(Dates in Tutorial are from last year)
Candidate News
News Release - Auditor to hold special three-day filing period for three elected offices with no candidates - Sent on 7/22/2025
News Release - Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 5 - Sent on 4/24/2025
Voter Registration Lists
Follow this link for more information on how to request voter registration lists and voter data.
Maps
Follow this link to district and precinct maps that you can download. Other maps available for download from GIS, are located here.
Maps are available at the Clark County Geographic Information Services (GIS) office. The GIS office is located on the second floor of the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin Street. Call 564.397.2002 for copies and cost information.