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2026 King County Personnel Board Election
Learn more about the 2026 King County Personnel Board election.
Notice of King County Personnel Board Candidate Filing & Election
King County Elections will hold a candidate filing period for the elected member position on the King County Personnel Board. The candidate filing period will begin on Monday, May 4 at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8. There is a $5 non-refundable filing fee.
The Personnel Board conducts hearings on appeals of certain personnel actions as provided for in Section 540 of the King County Charter.
The Personnel Board consists of five members, four of whom are appointed, and one member elected by county career service employees. The elected term is for a 5-year term.
The county charter requires the elected member of the Personnel Board to be a resident of the state of Washington and not currently employed by King County.
A primary will be held on Tuesday, June 2 to determine the final nominees up for election on Tuesday, June 23. The primary and election will be conducted through the mail. If any candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary, they will be deemed elected and no further election will be conducted. Only career service county employees are eligible to cast ballots.
For more information on filing for office, contact King County Elections at 206-296-1565 or election.services@kingcounty.gov.
For more information on the position, please contact the Personnel Board at 206-477-0860 or PersonnelBoard@kingcounty.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Personnel Board? The King County Personnel Board was created by the County Charter, Article 5, Section 540, to hear and decide certain kinds of appeals from County employees who are members of the Career Service, and who choose not to pursue a grievance procedure under an applicable bargaining agreement, if any. Learn more on the Personnel Board webpage.
Why is there a Personnel Board election? County code requires that both a primary and general election is held for employees to elect a representative to the Personnel Board.
Who can file as a candidate to serve on the Personnel Board? Candidates must be a resident of Washington State, and must not be employed by King County.
How do I file as a candidate for Personnel Board? Fill out and submit the Declaration of Candidacy form.
Who can vote in the Personnel Board election? Only career service county employees are eligible to cast ballots. Temporary employees are not eligible to vote on the Personnel Board.
When is the election? A primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 2 to determine the final nominees up for general election on Tuesday, June 23.The primary and election will be conducted through the mail. If any candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary, they will be deemed elected and no further election will be conducted.