Candidates considering a 2009 run for office in San Juan County can file by mail beginning Monday, May 15. A total of 40 offices will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot including Friday Harbor Town Mayor and Council seats, and offices in school, fire protection, hospital, sewer, water, hospital and other districts.

To qualify, the prospective candidate must be a registered voter in San Juan County and be a resident of the district represented.

The County Elections Office will accept in-person filings beginning June 1 at 8 a.m. The deadline for both filing in person and by mail is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5. Candidate packets are available online at http://wei.secst=ate.wa.gov/sanjuan/Pages/default.aspx or at the San Juan County Elections Office in Friday Harbor.

If more than two persons file for any one of these non partisan offices, a Primary will be held for that office on Tuesday, August 18. The names of the two persons receiving the most votes for that position will be placed on the General Election ballot. Interested parties may call the Elections Office at 378-3357 with questions.