Thinking of running for office? Now is the time to get your paperwork in.

Candidate filing has started for the November election. The Cowlitz County Elections Office in Kelso has opened mail-in filing.

You have until May 9 to file. Details on how to do so can be found on the Cowlitz County Elections website.

In-person and online filing are not open yet; those options will be available from May 5 through May 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.