[Compiled by Gene Achziger]

They are often referred to as off-year elections, but there is nothing off about them. They are some of the most hands-on elected positions we have, affecting — among other things — our schools, our roads, even our water.

Got a better idea for schools? Sick of your city councilmember? Just want to get involved? Whatever your motivation, below is a list of details for open positions, contact information, and the current officeholders. Not all incumbents will be running again.

And it is not too early to get started. Filing for office will take place May 17-21; learn more here.

Elections will be held:

    • Primary Election will be on Aug. 3, 2021
    • General Election will be on Nov. 2, 2021

King County Elections expects to have its 2021 Candidates Manual published by Feb. 28; more info here.

And remember, once you declare yourself a candidate – even if it is before the filing date — you must register with the Public Disclosure Commission: https://www.pdc.wa.gov/

Below are the seats up for election, including who the current incumbents are:
 

King County Executive
King County Chinook Building
401 5th Ave Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98104
[email protected]
(206) 263-9600

    • Four-year term
    • Compensation: $248,147
    • Position up for election Nov. 2, 2021:
      • King County Executive: Dow Constantine

King County Council
516 Third Ave, Room 1200
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 477-1000

Email: [email protected]

    • Four-year terms
    • Meets: First, second, third and fourth Tuesdays
    • Compensation: $163,394
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • King County Council District 5: Dave Upthegrove

Port of Seattle
2711 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 787-3000​

portseattle.org

    • Four-year terms
    • Meets: Second and fourth Tuesdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Port of Seattle Position 1: Ryan Calkins
      • Port of Seattle Position 3: Stephanie Bowman
      • Port of Seattle Position 5: Peter Steinbrueck

Highline School District
15675 Ambaum Blvd SW
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000

highlineschools.org

    • Four-year terms
    • Meets: First and third Wednesdays
    • Compensation: $50 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Highline School Board District 2: Angelica Alvarez 
      • Highline School Board District 3: Joe Van

Federal Way School District
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA, 98003
(253) 945-2000

fwps.org

    • Four-year terms
    • Meets: Second and fourth Tuesdays
    • Compensation: $50 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Federal Way School Board District 1: Geoffery McAnalloy
      • Federal Way School Board District 4: Trudy Davis

South King Fire and Rescue
31617 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-6234

southkingfire.org

    • Six-year terms
    • Meets: Fourth Tuesdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • South King Fire and Rescue Position 2: Bill Fuller
      • South King Fire and Rescue Position 3: John Rickert
      • South King Fire and Rescue Position 5: David A. Berger (two-year term)

City of Des Moines
21630 11th Ave S.
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 870-6519

desmoineswa.gov

    • Four-year terms
    • Meets: Generally, on the second and fourth Thursdays
    • Compensation: $250 per meeting
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Des Moines City Council Position 1: Matt Pina
      • Des Moines City Council Position 3: Luisa Bangs
      • Des Moines City Council Position 5: Traci Buxton
      • Des Moines City Council Position 7: Matt Mahoney

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District
31627 1st Ave S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-1516

lakehaven.org

    • Six-year terms
    • Meets: Second and fourth Thursdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Position 3: Peter Sanchez
      • Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Position 4: Laura Belvin 
      • Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Position 5: Ron Nowicki

Highline Water District
23828 30th Ave S.
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 824-0375

highlinewater.org

    • Six-year terms
    • Meets: First and third Wednesdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Highline Water District Position 3: Kathleen Quong-Vermeire
      • Highline Water District Position 5: Vince Koester

King County Water District 54
922 S 219th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 878-7210

kcwd54.org

    • Six-year terms
    • Meets: First and third Tuesdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • King County Water District 54 Position 3: Jim Langston

Midway Sewer District
3030 S 240th Street
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 824-4960

midwaysewer.org

    • Six-year terms
    • Meets: Second and fourth Wednesdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Midway Sewer District Position 2: Jack Hendrickson
      • Midway Sewer District Position 3: George Landon

Southwest Suburban Sewer District
17840 Des Moines Memorial Dr S.
Burien, WA 98148-1706
(206) 244-9575

swssd.org

    • Meets: First and third Tuesdays of the month
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Southwest Suburban Sewer District Position 3: Susan (Suzy) Genzale

Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District (Mount Rainier Pool)
22015 Marine View Drive S., Suite 2B
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 429-3852

mtrainierpool.com

    • Six-year terms
    • Meets: Third Tuesdays
    • Compensation: $128 per diem
    • Position(s) up for election Nov. 2, 2021
      • Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District Position 1: Joe Dusenbury
      • Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District Position 2: Eric Kasnick
      • Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District Position 4: Shane Stender (four-year term)