When are special elections held?

Modified on 2020/11/10 16:59 by Jeremy Stroud — Categorized as: Establishment, FAQ, Special Elections

A county legislative authority may call a special county election by presenting a resolution to the county auditor prior to the proposed election date. The special election is then held on one of the following dates, determined by the governing body:

2nd Tuesday in February;
4th Tuesday in April;
The day of the primary as specified by RCW 29A.04.311; or
1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November.