RCW 29A.56.210 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 210
RCW 29A.56.210: Fixing date for recall election—Notice.
Status: in_force

If, at the conclusion of the verification and canvass, it is found that a petition for recall bears the required number of signatures of certified legal voters, the officer with whom the petition is filed shall promptly certify the petitions as sufficient and fix a date for the special election to determine whether or not the officer charged shall be recalled and discharged from office. The special election shall be held not less than forty-five nor more than ninety days from the certification and, whenever possible, on one of the dates provided in RCW 29A.04.330 , but no recall election may be held between the date of the primary and the date of the general election in any calendar year. Notice shall be given in the manner as required by law for special elections in the state or in the political subdivision, as the case may be.
RCW 29A.72.110 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 110
RCW 29A.72.110: Petitions to legislature—Form.
Status: in_force

Petitions for proposing measures for submission to the legislature at its next regular session must be substantially in the following form: The warning prescribed by RCW 29A.72.140 ; followed by: INITIATIVE PETITION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE LEGISLATURE To the Honorable . . . . . ., Secretary of State of the State of Washington: We, the undersigned citizens and legal voters of the State of Washington, respectfully direct that this petition and the proposed measure known as Initiative Measure No. . . . . and entitled (here set forth the established ballot title of the measure), a full, true, and correct copy of which is printed on the reverse side of this petition, be transmitted to the legislature of the State of Washington at its next ensuing regular session, and we respectfully petition the legislature to enact said proposed measure into law; and each of us for himself or herself says: I have personally signed this petition; I am a legal voter of the State of Washington in the city (or town) and county written after my name, my residence address is correctly stated, and I have knowingly signed this petition only once. The following declaration must be printed on the reverse side of the petition: I, . . . . . . . . . . . ., swear or affirm under penalty of law that I circulated this sheet of the foregoing petition, and that, to the best of my knowledge, every person who signed this sheet of the foregoing petition knowingly and without any compensation or promise of compensation willingly signed his or her true name and that the information provided therewith is true and correct. I further acknowledge that under chapter 29A.84 RCW, forgery of signatures on this petition constitutes a class C felony, and that offering any consideration or gratuity to any person to induce them to sign a petition is a gross misdemeanor, such violations being punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. RCW 9A.46.020 applies to any conduct constituting harassment against a petition signature gatherer. This penalty does not preclude the victim from seeking any other remedy otherwise available under law. The petition must include a place for each petitioner to sign and print his or her name, and the address, city, and county at which he or she is registered to vote.
RCW 29B.40.090 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 090
RCW 29B.40.090: Disposal of surplus funds.
Status: in_force

The surplus funds of a candidate or a candidate's authorized committee may only be disposed of in any one or more of the following ways: (1) Return the surplus to a contributor in an amount not to exceed that contributor's original contribution; (2) Using surplus, reimburse the candidate for lost earnings incurred as a result of that candidate's election campaign. Lost earnings shall be verifiable as unpaid salary or, when the candidate is not salaried, as an amount not to exceed income received by the candidate for services rendered during an appropriate, corresponding time period. All lost earnings incurred shall be documented and a record thereof shall be maintained by the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee. The committee shall maintain a copy of this record in accordance with RCW 29B.25.090 (6); (3) Transfer the surplus without limit to a political party or to a caucus political committee; (4) Donate the surplus to a charitable organization registered in accordance with chapter 19.09 RCW; (5) Transmit the surplus to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund, the Washington state legacy project, state library, and archives account under RCW 43.07.380 , or the legislative international trade account under RCW 43.15.050 , as specified by the candidate or political committee; or (6) Hold the surplus in the depository or depositories designated in accordance with RCW 29B.25.050 for possible use in a future election campaign for the same office last sought by the candidate and report any such disposition in accordance with RCW 29B.25.100 . If the candidate subsequently announces or publicly files for office, the appropriate information must be reported to the commission in accordance with RCW 29B.25.020 through 29B.25.100 . If a subsequent office is not sought the surplus held shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of this section. (7) Hold the surplus campaign funds in a separate account for nonreimbursed public office-related expenses or as provided in this section, and report any such disposition in accordance with RCW 29B.25.100 . The separate account required under this subsection shall not be used for deposits of campaign funds that are not surplus. (8) No candidate or authorized committee may transfer funds to any other candidate or other political committee. The disposal of surplus funds under this section shall not be considered a contribution for purposes of this title.
RCW 29A.84.680 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 680
RCW 29A.84.680: Ballots—Violation.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who willfully violates any provision of chapter 29A.40 RCW regarding the assertion or declaration of qualifications to receive or cast a ballot or unlawfully casts a ballot is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 . (2) Except as provided in this chapter, a person who willfully violates any other provision of chapter 29A.40 RCW is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 29A.52.340 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 340
RCW 29A.52.340: Constitutional amendments and state measures—Notice contents.
Status: in_force

The newspaper and broadcast notice required by Article XXIII, section 1, of the state Constitution and RCW 29A.52.330 may set forth all or some of the following information: (1) A legal identification of the state measure to be voted upon. (2) The official ballot title of such state measure. (3) A brief statement explaining the constitutional provision or state law as it presently exists. (4) A brief statement explaining the effect of the state measure should it be approved. (5) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in both the state senate and house of representatives. No individual candidate or incumbent public official may be referred to or identified in these notices or advertisements.
RCW 29B.10.020 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 020
RCW 29B.10.020: Actual malice.
Status: in_force

"Actual malice" means to act with knowledge of falsity or with reckless disregard as to truth or falsity.
RCW 29A.08.130 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 130
RCW 29A.08.130: Count of registered voters—Inactive voters.
Status: in_force

Election officials shall not include inactive voters in the count of registered voters for the purpose of dividing precincts, determining voter turnout, or other purposes in law for which the determining factor is the number of registered voters.
RCW 29B.10.130 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 130
RCW 29B.10.130: Committee.
Status: in_force

"Committee[,]" unless the context indicates otherwise, includes a political committee such as a candidate, ballot proposition, recall, political, or continuing political committee.
RCW 29A.72.027 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 027
RCW 29A.72.027: Public investment impact disclosures.
Status: in_force

(1) The attorney general must prepare a public investment impact disclosure for any ballot measure that: (a) Repeals, levies, or modifies any tax or fee, including changing the scope or application of an existing tax or fee; and (b) Has a fiscal impact statement, as provided by RCW 29A.72.025 , that shows that adoption of the measure would cause a net change in state revenue. (2) The public investment impact disclosure must include a description of the investments that will be affected if the measure is adopted. The description must be sufficiently broad to reflect the subject of the investments that will be impacted by the change in revenue that will result from adoption of the measure, but also sufficiently precise to give notice of the subject matter of the investments that will be impacted by the change in revenue that will result from adoption of the measure. The description may not exceed 10 words, unless the fiscal impact is primarily to the state general fund, in which case the description must list the top three categories of state services funded by the general fund in the current state budget and may not exceed 15 words. The attorney general may consult with the office of financial management or any other state or local agencies as necessary to procure accurate information to draft the description. (3) The format of the public investment impact disclosure, as it appears on the ballot, is: "This measure would (increase or decrease) funding for (description of services)." (4) In drafting the public investment impact disclosure, the attorney general must use neutral language that cannot reasonably be expected to create prejudice for or against the measure. The language of the disclosure is not subject to appeal, except as provided in chapter 114, Laws of 2022. (5) The attorney general must file the public investment impact disclosure with the secretary of state no later than July 23rd. (6) The secretary of state must certify the public investment impact disclosure and timely transmit it to each county auditor for its inclusion on the ballot. (7) Public investment impact disclosures are not considered part of the ballot title under this chapter and are not subject to any of the legal requirements for ballot titles.
RCW 29B.10.410 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 410
RCW 29B.10.410: Political advertising.
Status: in_force

"Political advertising" includes any advertising displays, newspaper ads, billboards, signs, brochures, articles, tabloids, flyers, letters, radio or television presentations, digital communication, or other means of mass communication, used for the purpose of appealing, directly or indirectly, for votes or for financial or other support or opposition in any election campaign.
RCW 29A.04.530 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 530
RCW 29A.04.530: Duties of secretary of state.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall: (1) Establish and operate, or provide by contract, training and certification programs for state and county elections administration officials and personnel, including training on election laws, the various types of election law violations, and discrimination; (2) Administer tests for state and county officials and personnel who have received such training and issue certificates to those who have successfully completed the training and passed such tests; (3) Maintain a record of those individuals who have received such training and certificates; and (4) Provide the staffing and support services required by the board created under RCW 29A.04.510 .
RCW 29A.08.725 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 725
RCW 29A.08.725: Future voters—Disclosure of information.
Status: in_force

Information that is otherwise disclosable under this chapter cannot be disclosed for a future voter until the person reaches 18 years of age, or until the person is eligible to participate in the next presidential primary, primary, or election. This information is exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW. Information may be disclosed for the purpose of processing and delivering ballots.
RCW 29A.36.111 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 111
RCW 29A.36.111: Uniformity, arrangement, contents required—Contracts with vendors.
Status: in_force

(1) Every ballot for a single combination of issues, offices, and candidates shall be uniform within a precinct and shall identify the type of primary or election, the county, and the date of the primary or election, and the ballot or voting device shall contain instructions on the proper method of recording a vote, including write-in votes. Each position, together with the names of the candidates for that office, shall be clearly separated from other offices or positions in the same jurisdiction. The offices in each jurisdiction shall be clearly separated from each other. No paper ballot or ballot card may be marked by or at the direction of an election official in any way that would permit the identification of the person who voted that ballot. (2) An elections [election] official may not enter into or extend any contract with a vendor if such contract may allow the vendor to acquire an ownership interest in any data pertaining to any voter, any voter's address, registration number, or history, or any ballot.
RCW 29A.04.550 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 550
RCW 29A.04.550: Denial of certification—Review and appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) A decision of the secretary of state to deny certification under RCW 29A.04.530 must be entered in the manner specified for orders under the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. Such a decision is not effective for a period of twenty days following the date of the decision, during which time the person denied certification may file a petition with the secretary of state requesting the secretary to reconsider the decision and to grant certification. The petitioner shall include in the petition, an explanation of the reasons why the initial decision is incorrect and certification should be granted, and may include a request for a hearing on the matter. The secretary of state shall reconsider the matter if the petition is filed in a proper and timely manner. If a hearing is requested, the secretary of state shall conduct the hearing within sixty days after the date on which the petition is filed. The secretary of state shall render a final decision on the matter within ninety days after the date on which the petition is filed. (2) Within twenty days after the date on which the secretary of state makes a final decision denying a petition under this section, the petitioner may appeal the denial to the board created in RCW 29A.04.510 . In deciding appeals, the board shall restrict its review to the record established when the matter was before the secretary of state. The board shall affirm the decision if it finds that the record supports the decision and that the decision is not inconsistent with other decisions of the secretary of state in which the same standards were applied and certification was granted. Similarly, the board shall reverse the decision and recommend to the secretary of state that certification be granted if the board finds that such support is lacking or that such inconsistency exists. (3) Judicial review of certification decisions will be as prescribed under RCW 34.05.510 through 34.05.598 , but is limited to the review of board decisions denying certification.
RCW 29A.32.060 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 32 / Section 060
RCW 29A.32.060: Arguments.
Status: in_force

Committees shall write and submit arguments advocating the approval or rejection of each statewide ballot issue and rebuttals of those arguments. The secretary of state, the presiding officer of the senate, and the presiding officer of the house of representatives shall appoint the initial two members of each committee. In making these committee appointments the secretary of state and presiding officers of the senate and house of representatives shall consider legislators, sponsors of initiatives and referendums, and other interested groups known to advocate or oppose the ballot measure. Committees must have the explanatory and fiscal impact statements available before preparing their arguments. The initial two members may select up to four additional members, and the committee shall elect a chairperson. The remaining committee member or members may fill vacancies through appointment. After the committee submits its initial argument statements to the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall transmit the statements to the opposite committee. The opposite committee may then prepare rebuttal arguments. Rebuttals may not interject new points. The voters' pamphlet may contain only text argument statements prepared according to this section. Graphs, charts, photographs, cartoons, or caricatures are not permitted.
RCW 29A.36.131 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 131
RCW 29A.36.131: Order of candidates on ballots.
Status: in_force

After the close of business on the last day for candidates to file for office, the filing officer shall determine by lot the order in which the names of those candidates will appear on all ballots. The determination shall be done publicly and may be witnessed by the media and by any candidate. If no primary is required, the names shall appear on the general election ballot in the order determined by lot.
RCW 29A.84.020 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 020
RCW 29A.84.020: Violations by officers.
Status: in_force

Every officer who willfully violates RCW 29A.56.110 through 29A.56.270 , for the violation of which no penalty is prescribed in this title or who willfully fails to comply with the provisions of RCW 29A.56.110 through 29A.56.270 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 29A.05.060 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 05 / Section 060
RCW 29A.05.060: Recommendation to state legislature.
Status: in_force

The voters of the state of Washington urge our current and future Washington state legislatures to ratify such an amendment when passed by congress and delivered to the states for ratification.
RCW 29A.04.470 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 470
RCW 29A.04.470: Grant program—Advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary of state shall create an advisory committee and adopt rules governing project eligibility, evaluation, awarding of grants, and other criteria for administering the local government grant program, which may include a preference for grants that include a match of local funds. (2) The advisory committee shall review grant proposals and establish a prioritized list of projects to be considered for funding by the third Tuesday in May of each year beginning in 2004 and continuing as long as funds in the election account established by RCW 29A.04.440 are available. The grant award may have an effective date other than the date the project is placed on the prioritized list, including money spent previously by the county that would qualify for reimbursement under the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252). (3) Examples of projects that would be eligible for local government grant funding include, but are not limited to the following: (a) Replacement or upgrade of voting equipment, including the replacement of punch card voting systems; (b) Purchase of additional voting equipment, including the purchase of equipment to meet the disability requirements of the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252); (c) Purchase of new election management system hardware and software capable of integrating with the statewide voter registration system required by the Help America Vote Act (P.L. 107-252); (d) Development and production of election worker training materials; (e) Voter education programs; (f) Publication of a local voters' pamphlet; (g) Toll-free access system to provide notice of the outcome of provisional ballots; and (h) Training for local election officials.
RCW 29A.08.850 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 850
RCW 29A.08.850: Challenge of registration—Forms, availability.
Status: in_force

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The secretary of state must provide forms for voter registration challenges, and the county auditor must make such forms available. A challenge is not required to be submitted on the provided voter challenge form, but may be prepared using an official electronic voter challenge form template provided by the auditor or secretary of state that has been printed and signed by the challenger for submission.
RCW 29A.60.240 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 240
RCW 29A.60.240: Secretary of state—Primary returns—State offices, etc.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall, as soon as possible but in any event not later than seventeen days following the primary, canvass and certify the returns of all primary elections as to candidates for statewide offices, United States senators and representatives in Congress, and all legislative and judicial candidates whose district extends beyond the limits of a single county.
RCW 29B.35.020 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 35 / Section 020
RCW 29B.35.020: Liability of medium disseminating communication.
Status: in_force

(1) For an action brought under *RCW 42.62.020 , the sponsor of the electioneering communication may be held liable, and not the medium disseminating the electioneering communication except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) Except when a licensee, programmer, or operator of a federally licensed broadcasting station transmits an electioneering communication that is subject to 47 U.S.C. Sec. 315, a medium may be held liable in a cause of action brought under *RCW 42.62.020 if: (a) The medium removes any disclosure described in *RCW 42.62.020 (4) from the electioneering communication it disseminates; or (b) Subject to affirmative defenses described in *RCW 42.62.020 , the medium changes the content of an electioneering communication such that it qualifies as synthetic media, as defined in *RCW 42.62.020 . (3)(a) No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider. However, an interactive computer service may be held liable in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. (b) "Interactive computer service" means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions. (c) "Information content provider" means any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the internet or any other interactive computer service.
RCW 29A.84.130 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 130
RCW 29A.84.130: Voter violations.
Status: in_force

Any person who: (1) Knowingly provides false information on an application for voter registration under any provision of this title; (2) Knowingly makes or attests to a false declaration as to his or her qualifications as a voter; (3) Knowingly causes or permits himself or herself to be registered using the name of another person; (4) Knowingly causes himself or herself to be registered under two or more different names; (5) Knowingly causes himself or herself to be registered in two or more counties; (6) Offers to pay another person to assist in registering voters, where payment is based on a fixed amount of money per voter registration; (7) Accepts payment for assisting in registering voters, where payment is based on a fixed amount of money per voter registration; or (8) Knowingly causes any person to be registered or causes any registration to be transferred or canceled except as authorized under this title, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.72.100 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 100
RCW 29A.72.100: Petitions—Paper—Size—Contents.
Status: in_force

The person proposing the measure shall print blank petitions upon single sheets of paper of good writing quality (including but not limited to newsprint) not less than eleven inches in width and not less than fourteen inches in length. Each petition at the time of circulating, signing, and filing with the secretary of state must consist of not more than one sheet with numbered lines for not more than twenty signatures, with the prescribed warning and title, be in the form required by RCW 29A.72.110 , 29A.72.120 , or 29A.72.130 , and have a readable, full, true, and correct copy of the proposed measure printed on the reverse side of the petition.
RCW 29B.10.060 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 060
RCW 29B.10.060: Benefit.
Status: in_force

"Benefit" means a commercial, proprietary, financial, economic, or monetary advantage, or the avoidance of a commercial, proprietary, financial, economic, or monetary disadvantage.
RCW 29A.56.320 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 320
RCW 29A.56.320: Nomination—What names on ballots—How counted.
Status: in_force

(1) In the year in which a presidential election is held, each major political party and each minor political party or independent candidate convention that nominates candidates for president and vice president of the United States shall nominate presidential electors for this state. The party or convention shall file with the secretary of state a certificate signed by the presiding officer of the convention at which the presidential electors were chosen, listing the names and addresses of the presidential electors. (2) The names of presidential electors shall not appear on the ballots. The votes cast for candidates for president and vice president of each political party shall be counted for the candidates for presidential electors of that political party; however, if the interstate compact entitled the "agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote," as set forth in RCW 29A.56.300 , governs the appointment of the presidential electors for a presidential election as provided in clause 9 of Article III of that compact, then the final appointment of presidential electors for that presidential election shall be in accordance with that compact.
RCW 29A.08.140 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 140
RCW 29A.08.140: Voter registration deadlines.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to vote in any primary, special election, or general election, a person who is not registered to vote in Washington must: (a) Submit a registration application that is received by an election official no later than eight days before the day of the primary, special election, or general election. For purposes of this subsection (1)(a), "received" means: (i) Being physically received by an election official by the close of business of the required deadline; or (ii) for applications received online or electronically, by midnight, of the required deadline; or (b) Register in person at a county auditor's office, the division of elections if in a separate location from the county auditor's office, a voting center, a student engagement hub, or other location designated by the county auditor no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary, special election if the county is conducting an election, or general election. (2)(a) In order to change a residence address for voting in any primary, special election, or general election, a person who is already registered to vote in Washington may update his or her registration by: (i) Submitting an address change using a registration application or making notification via any non-in-person method that is received by election officials no later than eight days before the day of the primary, special election, or general election; or (ii) Appearing in person, at a county auditor's office, the division of elections if in a separate location from the county auditor's office, a voting center, or other location designated by the county auditor, no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary, special election if the county is conducting an election, or general election to be in effect for that primary, special election if the county is conducting an election, or general election. (b) A registered voter who fails to update his or her residential address by this deadline may vote according to his or her previous registration address. (3) To register or update a voting address in person at a county auditor's office, a voting center, or other location designated by the county auditor, a person must appear in person at a county auditor's office, a voting center, or other location designated by the county auditor at a time when the facility is open and complete the voter registration application by providing the information required by RCW 29A.08.010 .
RCW 29B.20.100 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 20 / Section 100
RCW 29B.20.100: Duty to preserve statements and reports.
Status: in_force

The commission must preserve statements or reports required to be filed under this title for not less than 10 years.
RCW 29B.10.500 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 500
RCW 29B.10.500: State office.
Status: in_force

"State office" means state legislative office or the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, commissioner of public lands, insurance commissioner, superintendent of public instruction, state auditor, or state treasurer.
RCW 29B.40.170 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 170
RCW 29B.40.170: Restriction on loans.
Status: in_force

(1) A loan is considered to be a contribution from the lender and any guarantor of the loan and is subject to the contribution limitations of this title. The full amount of the loan shall be attributed to the lender and to each guarantor. (2) A loan to a candidate for public office or the candidate's authorized committee must be by written agreement. (3) The proceeds of a loan made to a candidate for public office: (a) By a commercial lending institution; (b) Made in the regular course of business; and (c) On the same terms ordinarily available to members of the public, are not subject to the contribution limits of this title.
RCW 29A.04.902 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 902
RCW 29A.04.902: Invalidity of part not to affect remainder.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this title, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
RCW 29B.40.210 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 210
RCW 29B.40.210: Reimbursement for contributions.
Status: in_force

A person may not, directly or indirectly, reimburse another person for a contribution to a candidate for public office, political committee, or political party.
RCW 29B.10.390 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 390
RCW 29B.10.390: Participate.
Status: in_force

"Participate" means that, with respect to a particular election, an entity: (1) Makes either a monetary or in-kind contribution to a candidate; (2) Makes an independent expenditure or electioneering communication in support of or opposition to a candidate; (3) Endorses a candidate before contributions are made by a subsidiary corporation or local unit with respect to that candidate or that candidate's opponent; (4) Makes a recommendation regarding whether a candidate should be supported or opposed before a contribution is made by a subsidiary corporation or local unit with respect to that candidate or that candidate's opponent; or (5) Directly or indirectly collaborates or consults with a subsidiary corporation or local unit on matters relating to the support of or opposition to a candidate including, but not limited to, the amount of a contribution, when a contribution should be given, and what assistance, services, or independent expenditures, or electioneering communications, if any, will be made or should be made in support of or opposition to a candidate.
RCW 29A.36.060 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 060
RCW 29A.36.060: Constitutional questions—Ballot title—Appeal.
Status: in_force

If any persons are dissatisfied with the ballot title for a proposed constitution or constitutional amendment, they may at any time within ten days from the time of the filing of the ballot title and summary, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, appeal to the superior court of Thurston county by petition setting forth the measure, the ballot title objected to, their objections to it, and praying for amendment of the ballot title. The time of the filing of the ballot title, as used in this section for establishing the time for appeal, is the time the ballot title is first filed with the secretary of state. A copy of the petition on appeal together with a notice that an appeal has been taken must be served upon the secretary of state, the attorney general, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the secretary of the senate. Upon the filing of the petition on appeal, the court shall immediately, or at the time to which a hearing may be adjourned by consent of the appellants, examine the proposed measure, the ballot title filed, and the objections to it and may hear arguments on it, and shall as soon as possible render its decision and certify to and file with the secretary of state a ballot title that it determines will meet the requirements of this chapter. The decision of the superior court is final, and the ballot title so certified will be the established ballot title. The appeal must be heard without cost to either party.
RCW 29B.10.040 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 040
RCW 29B.10.040: Authorized committee.
Status: in_force

"Authorized committee" means the political committee authorized by a candidate, or by the public official against whom recall charges have been filed, to accept contributions or make expenditures on behalf of the candidate or public official.
RCW 29A.12.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 030
RCW 29A.12.030: Submitting system or component for examination.
Status: in_force

The manufacturer or distributor of a voting system or component of a voting system may submit that system or component to the secretary of state for examination under RCW 29A.12.020 .
RCW 29A.56.080 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 080
RCW 29A.56.080: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 29A.56.082 through 29A.56.092 unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Cast" means accepted by the secretary of state in accordance with RCW 29A.56.090 (2). (2) "Elector" means an individual selected as a presidential elector under RCW 29A.56.320 and 29A.56.082 through 29A.56.092 . (3) "President" means president of the United States. (4) "Unaffiliated presidential candidate" means a candidate for president who qualifies for the general election ballot in this state by means other than nomination by a political party. (5) "Vice president" means vice president of the United States.
RCW 29A.04.250 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 250
RCW 29A.04.250: Toll-free media and web page.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall provide a toll-free media and web page designed to allow voter communication with the office of the secretary of state.
RCW 29A.56.092 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 092
RCW 29A.56.092: Amended certificate of ascertainment—Certificate of vote.
Status: in_force

(1) After the vote of this state's electors is completed, if the final list of electors differs from any list that the governor previously included on a certificate of ascertainment prepared and transmitted under 3 U.S.C. Sec. 6, the secretary of state immediately shall prepare an amended certificate of ascertainment and transmit it to the governor for the governor's signature. (2) The governor immediately shall deliver the signed amended certificate of ascertainment to the secretary of state and a signed duplicate original of the amended certificate of ascertainment to all individuals entitled to receive this state's certificate of ascertainment, indicating that the amended certificate of ascertainment is to be substituted for the certificate of ascertainment previously submitted. (3) The secretary of state shall prepare a certificate of vote. The electors on the final list shall sign the certificate. The secretary of state shall process and transmit the signed certificate with the amended certificate of ascertainment under 3 U.S.C. Secs. 9, 10, and 11.
RCW 29A.56.420 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 420
RCW 29A.56.420: Governor's proclamation calling convention—Publication.
Status: in_force

The proclamation shall be published once each week for two successive weeks in one newspaper published and of general circulation in each of the congressional districts of the state. The first publication of the proclamation shall be within thirty days of the receipt of official notice by the state of the submission of the amendment.
RCW 29B.10.080 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 080
RCW 29B.10.080: Books of account.
Status: in_force

"Books of account" means: (1) In the case of a campaign or political committee, a ledger or similar listing of contributions, expenditures, and debts, such as a campaign or committee is required to file regularly with the commission, current as of the most recent business day; or (2) In the case of a commercial advertiser, details of political advertising or electioneering communications provided by the advertiser, including the names and addresses of persons from whom it accepted political advertising or electioneering communications, the exact nature and extent of the services rendered, and the total cost and the manner of payment for the services.
RCW 29A.80.041 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 80 / Section 041
RCW 29A.80.041: Precinct committee officer, eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) Any member of a major political party who is a registered voter in the precinct and who will be at least eighteen years old by the date of the precinct committee officer election may file his or her declaration of candidacy as prescribed under RCW 29A.24.031 with the county auditor for the office of precinct committee officer of his or her party in that precinct. (2) Disclosure of filing information for precinct committee officer candidates who have not reached the age of 18 is the same as all candidates for precinct committee officer. (3) When elected at the primary, the precinct committee officer shall serve so long as the committee officer remains an eligible voter in that precinct.
RCW 29A.40.111 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 40 / Section 111
RCW 29A.40.111: Processing incoming ballots—Alternative verification options pilot project.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary of state shall establish the alternative verification options pilot project. The purpose of the pilot project is to allow for the development and testing of supplemental methods, other than signature verification, to verify that a ballot was filled out and returned by the intended voter. (2) Any county may apply to participate in the alternative verification options pilot project. The county auditor of any county that wishes to participate in the pilot project must submit an application to the office of the secretary of state. The office of the secretary of state must approve the county auditor's application before the county can participate in the pilot project. (a) The application submitted by the county auditor must include at least the following: (i) A description of the alternative verification method or methods the county auditor plans to utilize and how the method or methods comply with the requirements of (b) of this subsection; (ii) Details on how the proposed alternative verification method or methods will be implemented; and (iii) Which election the county plans to use the proposed alternative verification method or methods in. (b) Each alternative verification method proposed for use in the pilot project must: (i) Allow the voter to submit clear evidence which can be verified by the county auditor indicating that the intended voter was the one who filled out and returned the ballot; (ii) Establish criteria for determining accepted and failed verifications; (iii) Require the voter to attest to the ballot declaration; and (iv) Be compatible with the centralized statewide voter registration list maintained by the secretary of state. (c) Counties may participate in the pilot project during any special election held on the second Tuesday in February or the fourth Tuesday in April as provided in RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330 . A county may not participate in the pilot project during a special election held in a jurisdiction that is not wholly contained within one county, unless all counties involved in the special election agree to participate jointly in the pilot project. (d) Each application to participate in the pilot project shall be limited to the special election or elections held on a single date. A county may participate in the pilot project during multiple special election dates, but the county auditor must submit a separate application for approval by the office of the secretary of state for each special election date. (e) The office of the secretary of state shall review each application, the feasibility of each proposed alternative verification method and whether each proposed alternative verification method complies with the requirements of (b) of this subsection before determining whether to approve or deny the application. (f) The secretary of state may establish additional rules governing application content, application submittal, and the application approval process as necessary, including deadlines for the submittal and approval of applications before each special election. (g) The secretary of state may establish reasonable rules related to the standards and procedures for the examination and testing of alternative verification systems. (h)(i) If the application is approved by the secretary of state, not later than 90 days before the election, the county auditor shall notify each city, town, or special taxing district located wholly within that county that an alternative verification option will be used. (ii) Each unit of local government may petition the legislative authority of the county for a waiver to opt out of this pilot project. The legislative authority of the county may provide such a waiver if it does so not later than 60 days before the election and it finds that the waiver is reasonable. (iii) If a waiver is granted, no precincts within the unit of local government may use the alternative verification option. (3) During the special election in which a county is participating in the alternative verification options pilot project, the county may accept and canvass any ballot that can be verified as being returned by the intended voter through an alternative verification method that was approved by the secretary of state for use by that county in the pilot project, even if a signature that matches a signature of that voter in the registration files of the county is not included with the ballot declaration as normally required by RCW 29A.40.110 . (a) The county auditor must notify the governing authorities of all jurisdictions with a race or measure on the ballot that the county is participating in the alternative verification options pilot project and provide information on the alternative verification method or methods that have been approved for use as soon as practicable after receiving approval from the secretary of state. (b) Any voter in a county participating in the pilot project must still have their ballot counted if the signature on the ballot declaration matches a signature of that voter in the registration files of the county. The alternative verification method or methods utilized by the county for the pilot project may not entirely replace signature verification. (c) If a voter has returned a ballot attempting to utilize an alternative verification method, but the county auditor is unable to verify that the ballot was returned by that voter, the county auditor shall follow the same procedures as if the voter neglected to sign the ballot declaration as outlined in RCW 29A.60.165 . (d) Any information provided by the voter in order to verify that they voted the ballot as part of the pilot project is exempt from public disclosure following the same rules as pertain to voter signatures on ballot return envelopes in RCW 29A.04.260 and 42.56.425 . (4)(a) The county auditor shall provide a report to the secretary of state on their participation in the alternative verification options pilot project no later than 30 days after the certification of each special election in which their county participates in the pilot project. This report must describe the alternative verification method or methods utilized, the number of voters that used each method, the ballot rejection rate for that election and a comparison to the ballot rejection rate for prior similar elections in that county, and any relevant information related to the administration of each method. (b) The secretary of state shall provide reports on the progress of the alternative verification options pilot project to the governor, appropriate committees of the legislature, and county auditors no later than December 31st of each year. The report must describe the alternative verification methods utilized by each county that year, the number of voters that used each method in each election, the impact of alternative verification methods on ballot rejection rates, and any relevant other findings of the pilot project. (c) The secretary of state shall provide a final report on the alternative verification options pilot project to the governor, appropriate committees of the legislature, and county auditors no later than December 31, 2028. The report must describe all alternative verification methods utilized by each county, the number of voters that used each method in each election, the impact of alternative verification methods on ballot rejection rates, and any other relevant findings of the pilot project.
RCW 29A.52.161 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 161
RCW 29A.52.161: One vote.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to mean that a voter may cast more than one vote for candidates for a given office.
RCW 29A.88.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 88 / Section 030
RCW 29A.88.030: Costs of election.
Status: in_force

The state of Washington shall assume the costs of any special election called under RCW 29A.88.020 in the same manner as provided in RCW 29A.04.420 and 29A.04.430 .
RCW 29A.84.540 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 540
RCW 29A.84.540: Ballots—Removing from voting center or ballot drop location.
Status: in_force

Any person who, without lawful authority, removes a ballot from a voting center or ballot drop location is guilty of a class C felony punishable to the same extent as a class C felony that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.04.223 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 223
RCW 29A.04.223: Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that the elimination of polling places resulting from the transition to vote by mail creates barriers that restrict the ability of many voters with disabilities from achieving the independence and privacy in voting provided by the accessible voting devices required under the help America vote act. Counties must take appropriate steps to mitigate these impacts and to address the obligation to provide voters with disabilities an equal opportunity to vote independently and privately, to the extent that this can be achieved without incurring undue administrative and financial burden. (2) Each county shall establish and maintain an advisory committee that includes persons with diverse disabilities and persons with expertise in providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. The committee shall assist election officials in developing a plan to identify and implement changes to improve the accessibility of elections for voters with disabilities. The plan shall include recommendations for the following: (a) The number of voting centers that will be maintained in order to ensure that people with disabilities have reasonable access to accessible voting devices, and a written explanation for how the determination was made; (b) The locations of ballot drop-off facilities, voting centers, and other election-related functions necessary to maximize accessibility to persons with disabilities; (c) Outreach to voters with disabilities on the availability of disability accommodation, including in-person disability access voting; (d) Transportation of voting devices to locations convenient for voters with disabilities in order to ensure reasonable access for voters with disabilities; and (e) Implementation of the provisions of the help America vote act related to persons with disabilities. Counties must update the plan at least annually. The election review staff of the secretary of state shall review and evaluate the plan in conformance with the review procedure identified in RCW 29A.04.570 . (3) Counties may form a joint advisory committee to develop the plan identified in subsection (2) of this section if no more than one of the participating counties has a population greater than seventy thousand.
RCW 29A.60.160 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 160
RCW 29A.60.160: Ballots—Processing, canvassing.
Status: in_force

(1) The county auditor, as delegated by the county canvassing board, shall process ballots and canvass the votes cast at that primary or election on a daily basis in counties with a population of seventy-five thousand or more, or at least every third day for counties with a population of less than seventy-five thousand, if the county auditor is in possession of more than five hundred ballots that have yet to be canvassed. (2) Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted for purposes of this section. (3) In order to protect the secrecy of a ballot, the county auditor may use discretion to decide when to process ballots and canvass the votes. (4) Tabulation results must be made available to the public immediately upon completion of the canvass. Records of ballots counted must be made available to the public at the end of each day that the county auditor has processed ballots during and after an election.
RCW 29A.40.170 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 40 / Section 170
RCW 29A.40.170: Ballot drop boxes.
Status: in_force

(1) The county auditor must prevent overflow of each ballot drop box to allow a voter to deposit his or her ballot securely. Ballots must be removed from a ballot drop box by at least two people, with a record kept of the date and time ballots were removed, and the names of people removing them. Ballots from drop boxes must be returned to the counting center in secured transport containers. A copy of the record must be placed in the container, and one copy must be transported with the ballots to the counting center, where the seal number must be verified by the county auditor or a designated representative. All ballot drop boxes must be secured at 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary, special election, or general election. (2) The county auditor must establish a minimum of one ballot drop box per fifteen thousand registered voters in the county and a minimum of one ballot drop box in each city, town, and census-designated place in the county with a post office. (3) At the request of a federally recognized Indian tribe with a reservation in the county, the county auditor must establish at least one ballot drop box on the Indian reservation on a site selected by the tribe that is accessible to the county auditor by a public road. (4) A federally recognized Indian tribe may designate at least one building as a ballot pickup and collection location at no cost to the tribe. The designated building must be accessible to the county auditor by a public road. The county auditor of the county in which the building is located must collect ballots from that location in compliance with the procedures in subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 29A.60.100 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 100
RCW 29A.60.100: Votes by stickers, printed labels, rejected.
Status: in_force

Votes cast by stickers or printed labels are not valid for any purpose and shall be rejected. Votes cast by sticker or label shall not affect the validity of other offices or issues on the voter's ballot.
RCW 29A.05.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 05 / Section 030
RCW 29A.05.030: Findings.
Status: in_force

(1) Free and fair elections, as well as honest representation, are essential to self-determination and self-governance as described in the Declaration of Independence and established in the Constitution of the United States. (2) The American people have lost faith in the political process because their voices are not heard and their interests are not represented. Thus, an ever smaller percentage of Americans is motivated to vote. (3) The U.S. Constitution makes no mention of corporations or other artificial entities; there are no provisions extending rights to such entities. However, through a series of decisions equating a "corporation" with a "person," the U.S. supreme court extended to corporations the constitutional rights and protections intended for people only. (4) Unlike human beings, corporations can exist in perpetuity and in many countries at the same time. As a result many large corporations, both foreign and domestic, invest in campaigns to invalidate or bypass regulatory law intended to protect the public. Thus, corporate participation in the political process often conflicts with the public interest. (5) Money is property; it is not speech. Nowhere in the U.S. Constitution is money equated with speech. Because advertising is limited and costly, equating the spending of money with free speech gives those with the most money the most speech. (6) Whenever special interests, including very wealthy individuals, are able to spend unlimited amounts of money on political speech, candidates and officeholders can be corrupted and intimidated, and the free speech of most citizens is drowned out and denied. Monopolizing public speech neither promotes nor protects free speech. (7) Anonymous contributions and spending for political gain promote dishonesty and corruption, preventing voters from assessing the motives of the speaker. The public must be able to hold funders of political speech accountable when their messages prove false or misleading. Full and prompt disclosure of funding sources is essential to an informed electorate, fair elections, and effective governance. (8) Article V of the U.S. Constitution empowers the people and the states to use the amendment process to correct egregious decisions by the U.S. supreme court that subvert our representative government.
RCW 29B.40.060 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 060
RCW 29B.40.060: Foreign nationals—Contribution certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Each candidate or political committee that has accepted a contribution, and each out-of-state committee that has accepted a contribution reportable under RCW 29B.25.110 , from a partnership, association, corporation, organization, or other combination of persons must receive a certification from each contributor that: (a) The contribution is not financed in any part by a foreign national; and (b) Foreign nationals are not involved in making decisions regarding the contribution in any way. (2) The certifications must be maintained for a period of no less than three years after the date of the applicable election. (3) At the request of the commission, each candidate or committee required to comply with subsection (1) of this section must provide to the commission copies of the certifications maintained under this section.
RCW 29A.60.190 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 190
RCW 29A.60.190: Certification of election results.
Status: in_force

Ten days after a special election held in February or April, ten days after a presidential primary held pursuant to chapter 29A.56 RCW, fourteen days after a primary, or twenty-one days after a general election, the county canvassing board shall complete the canvass and certify the results. Each ballot that was returned before 8:00 p.m. on the day of the special election, general election, primary, or presidential primary, and each ballot bearing a postmark on or before the date of the special election, general election, primary, or presidential primary and received no later than the day before certification, must be included in the canvass report.
RCW 29A.84.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 030
RCW 29A.84.030: Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person who willfully violates any provision of this title regarding the conduct of mail ballot primaries or elections is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.04.145 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 145
RCW 29A.04.145: Registered voter.
Status: in_force

"Registered voter" means any elector who has completed the statutory registration procedures established by this title. The terms "registered voter" and "qualified elector" are synonymous.
RCW 29A.32.121 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 32 / Section 121
RCW 29A.32.121: Candidates' statements—Length.
Status: in_force

(1) The maximum number of words for statements submitted by candidates is as follows: State representative, 100 words; state senator, judge of the superior court, judge of the court of appeals, justice of the supreme court, and all state offices voted upon throughout the state, except that of governor, 200 words; president and vice president, United States senator, United States representative, and governor, 300 words. (2) Arguments written by committees under RCW 29A.32.060 may not exceed 250 words in length. (3) Rebuttal arguments written by committees may not exceed 75 words in length. (4) The secretary of state or county auditor shall allocate space in the pamphlet based on the number of candidates or nominees for each office.
RCW 29A.12.190 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 190
RCW 29A.12.190: Decertification.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary of state may decertify a voting system or any component of a voting system and withdraw authority for its future use or sale in the state if, at any time after certification, the secretary of state determines that: (a) The system or component fails to meet the standards set forth in applicable federal guidelines; (b) The system or component was materially misrepresented in the certification application; (c) The applicant has installed unauthorized modifications to the certified software or hardware; or (d) Any other reason authorized by rule adopted by the secretary of state. (2) The secretary of state may decertify a voting system or any component of a voting system and withdraw authority for its future use or sale in the state if the manufacturer or distributor of the voting system or component thereof fails to comply with the notification requirements of RCW 29A.12.180 .
RCW 29A.24.075 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 24 / Section 075
RCW 29A.24.075: Qualifications for filing, appearance on ballot.
Status: in_force

(1) A person filing a declaration of candidacy for an office shall, at the time of filing, be a registered voter and possess the qualifications specified by law for persons who may be elected to the office. (2) Excluding the office of precinct committee officer or a temporary elected position such as a charter review board member or freeholder, no person may file for more than one office. (3) The name of a candidate for an office shall not appear on a ballot for that office unless, except for judge of the superior court and as provided in RCW 3.50.057 , the candidate is, at the time the candidate's declaration of candidacy is filed, properly registered to vote in the geographic area represented by the office. For the purposes of this section, each geographic area in which registered voters may cast ballots for an office is represented by that office. If a person elected to an office must be nominated from a district or similar division of the geographic area represented by the office, the name of a candidate for the office shall not appear on a primary ballot for that office unless the candidate is, at the time the candidate's declaration of candidacy is filed, properly registered to vote in that district or division. The officer with whom declarations of candidacy must be filed under this title shall review each such declaration filed regarding compliance with this subsection. (4) The requirements of voter registration and residence within the geographic area of a district do not apply to candidates for congressional office. Qualifications for the United States congress are specified in the United States Constitution.
RCW 29B.20.110 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 20 / Section 110
RCW 29B.20.110: Subpoenas.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in Thurston county, the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence are located. The application must: (a) State that an order is sought under this section; (b) Adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony; and (c) Include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the commission's authority and that the subpoenaed documents, records, evidence, or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the commission's authority. (2) When an application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the documents, records, evidence, or testimony. (3) The commission may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation. An application for court approval is subject to the fee and process set forth in RCW 36.18.012 (3).
RCW 29A.04.079 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 079
RCW 29A.04.079: Infamous crime.
Status: in_force

An "infamous crime" is a crime punishable by death in the state penitentiary or imprisonment in a state or federal correctional facility. Neither an adjudication in juvenile court pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW, nor a conviction for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, is an "infamous crime."
RCW 29A.72.260 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 260
RCW 29A.72.260: Rejected initiatives to legislature.
Status: in_force

Whenever any measure proposed by initiative petition for submission to the legislature is rejected by the legislature or the legislature takes no action thereon before the end of the regular session at which it is submitted, the secretary of state shall certify the serial number and ballot title thereof to the county auditors for printing on the ballots at the next ensuing general election in like manner as initiative measures for submission to the people are certified.
RCW 29A.52.121 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 121
RCW 29A.52.121: General election laws govern primaries.
Status: in_force

So far as applicable, the provisions of this title relating to conducting general elections govern the conduct of primaries.
RCW 29A.40.100 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 40 / Section 100
RCW 29A.40.100: Observers.
Status: in_force

County auditors must request that observers be appointed by the major political parties to be present during the processing of ballots at the counting center. County auditors have discretion to also request that observers be appointed by any campaigns or organizations. The absence of the observers will not prevent the processing of ballots if the county auditor has requested their presence. Observers may not touch any ballots, ballot materials, or election systems. Unauthorized physical contact, or access to ballots or election systems[,] is a crime subject to punishment under chapter 29A.84 RCW.
RCW 29A.60.230 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 230
RCW 29A.60.230: Abstract by election officer—Transmittal to secretary of state.
Status: in_force

Immediately after the official results of a state primary or general election in a county are ascertained, the county auditor or other election officer shall make an abstract of the number of registered voters in each precinct and of all the votes cast in the county at such state primary or general election for and against state measures and for each candidate for federal, state, and legislative office or for any other office which the secretary of state is required by law to canvass. The cumulative report of the election and a copy of the certificate of the election must be transmitted to the secretary of state immediately. The county auditor or other election official may aggregate results from more than one precinct if the auditor, pursuant to rules adopted by the secretary of state, finds that reporting a single precinct's ballot results would jeopardize the secrecy of a person's ballot. To the extent practicable, precincts for which results are aggregated must be contiguous.
RCW 29A.84.630 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 630
RCW 29A.84.630: Influencing voter to withhold vote.
Status: in_force

Any person who in any way, directly or indirectly, by menace or unlawful means, attempts to influence any person in refusing to give his or her vote in any primary or special or general election is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.04.620 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 620
RCW 29A.04.620: Rules.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state as chief election officer may make rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to facilitate the operation, accomplishment, and purpose of the presidential primary authorized in RCW * 29A.56.010 through 29A.56.060 . The secretary of state shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter to comply with national or state political party rules.
RCW 29A.08.740 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 740
RCW 29A.08.740: Violations of restricted use of registered voter data—Penalties—Liabilities.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who uses registered voter data furnished under RCW 29A.08.720 for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value is guilty of a class C felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than five years or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars or both such fine and imprisonment, and is liable to each person provided such advertisement or solicitation, without the person's consent, for the nuisance value of such person having to dispose of it, which value is herein established at five dollars for each item mailed or delivered to the person's residence. However, a person who mails or delivers any advertisement, offer, or solicitation for a political purpose is not liable under this section unless the person is liable under subsection (2) of this section. For purposes of this subsection, two or more attached papers or sheets or two or more papers that are enclosed in the same envelope or container or are folded together are one item. Merely having a mailbox or other receptacle for mail on or near the person's residence is not an indication that the person consented to receive the advertisement or solicitation. A class action may be brought to recover damages under this section, and the court may award a reasonable attorney's fee to any party recovering damages under this section. (2) Each person furnished data under RCW 29A.08.720 shall take reasonable precautions designed to assure that the data is not used for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value. However, the data may be used for any political purpose. Where failure to exercise due care in carrying out this responsibility results in the data being used for such purposes, then such person is jointly and severally liable for damages under subsection (1) of this section along with any other person liable under subsection (1) of this section for the misuse of such data.
RCW 29B.10.200 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 200
RCW 29B.10.200: Election campaign.
Status: in_force

"Election campaign" means any campaign in support of or in opposition to a candidate for election to public office and any campaign in support of, or in opposition to, a ballot proposition.
RCW 29B.45.020 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 45 / Section 020
RCW 29B.45.020: Time limit for state official to solicit or accept contributions.
Status: in_force

(1) During the period beginning on the thirtieth day before the date a regular legislative session convenes and continuing through the date of final adjournment, and during the period beginning on the date a special legislative session convenes and continuing through the date that session adjourns, no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to retire a campaign debt. Contributions received through the mail after the thirtieth day before a regular legislative session may be accepted if the contribution is postmarked prior to the thirtieth day before the session. (2) This section does not apply to activities authorized in RCW 43.07.370 .
RCW 29A.56.640 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 640
RCW 29A.56.640: Certificate of nomination—Requisites.
Status: in_force

A certificate evidencing nominations made at a convention must: (1) Be in writing; (2) Contain the name of each person nominated, his or her residence, the office for which he or she is named, and a sworn statement from both nominees giving their consent to the nomination; (3) Identify the minor political party or the independent candidate on whose behalf the convention was held; (4) Be verified by the oath of the presiding officer and secretary; (5) Be accompanied by a nominating petition or petitions bearing the signatures and addresses of at least one thousand registered voters of the state of Washington; (6) Contain proof of publication of the notice of calling the convention; and (7) Be submitted to the secretary of state not later than the first Friday of August.
RCW 29A.08.330 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 330
RCW 29A.08.330: Registration at designated agencies—Procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary of state shall prescribe the method of voter registration for each designated agency. The agency shall use either the state voter registration by mail form with a separate declination form for the applicant to decline to register at this time, or the agency may use a separate form or process approved for use by the secretary of state. (2) The person providing service at the agency shall offer voter registration services to every client at the time of application for service or assistance and with each renewal, recertification, or change of address. The person providing service shall give the applicant the same level of assistance with the voter registration application as is offered to fill out the agency's forms and documents, including information about age and citizenship requirements for voter registration. (3)(a) The person providing service at the agency shall determine if the prospective applicant wants to register to vote or update the applicant's voter registration by asking the following question of all applicants age 16 or older: "Do you want to register or sign up to vote or update your voter registration?" (b) If the applicant chooses to register, sign up, or update a registration, the service agent shall ask the following: "Are you a United States citizen?" If the applicant answers in the affirmative, the agent shall then provide the applicant with a voter registration form and instructions and shall record that the applicant has requested to sign up to vote, register to vote, or update a voter registration. If the applicant answers in the negative to the question, the agent shall not provide the applicant with a voter registration application. (4) If an agency uses a computerized application process, it may, in consultation with the secretary of state, develop methods to capture simultaneously the information required for voter registration during a person's computerized application process. (5) Each designated agency shall transmit the applications to the secretary of state or appropriate county auditor within three business days and must be received by the election official by the required voter registration deadline. (6) Disclosure of information on individuals under the age of 18 is subject to RCW 29A.08.725 .
RCW 29A.05.900 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 05 / Section 900
RCW 29A.05.900: Construction—2017 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 735).
Status: in_force

The provisions of chapter 1, Laws of 2017 are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of chapter 1, Laws of 2017.
RCW 29A.36.071 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 071
RCW 29A.36.071: Local measures—Ballot title—Formulation—Advertising.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided to the contrary in RCW 82.14.036 , 82.46.021 , or 82.80.090 , the ballot title of any referendum filed on an enactment or portion of an enactment of a local government and any other question submitted to the voters of a local government consists of three elements: (a) An identification of the enacting legislative body and a statement of the subject matter; (b) a concise description of the measure; and (c) a question. The ballot title must conform with the requirements and be displayed substantially as provided under RCW 29A.72.050 , except that the concise description must not exceed seventy-five words; however, a concise description submitted on behalf of a proposed or existing regional transportation investment district or a proposed fire protection district, as provided in RCW 52.02.160 , may exceed seventy-five words. If the local governmental unit is a city or a town, or if the ballot title is for a referendum under RCW 35.13A.115 , the concise statement must be prepared by the city or town attorney. If the local governmental unit is a county, the concise statement must be prepared by the prosecuting attorney of the county. If the unit is a unit of local government other than a city, town, or county, the concise statement must be prepared by the prosecuting attorney of the county within which the majority area of the unit is located. (2) A referendum measure on the enactment of a unit of local government must be advertised in the manner provided for nominees for elective office. (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if another provision of law specifies the ballot title for a specific type of ballot question or proposition.
RCW 29A.40.130 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 40 / Section 130
RCW 29A.40.130: Record of voters issued a ballot and voters who returned a ballot—Public access.
Status: in_force

Each county auditor shall maintain in his or her office, open for public inspection, a record of all voters issued a ballot and all voters who returned a ballot. For each primary, special election, or general election, any political party, committee, or person may request a list of all registered voters who have or have not voted. Such requests shall be handled as public records requests pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 29B.10.170 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 170
RCW 29B.10.170: Depository.
Status: in_force

"Depository" means a bank, mutual savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union doing business in this state.
RCW 29A.84.050 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 050
RCW 29A.84.050: Tampering with registration form or ballot declaration.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who knowingly destroys, alters, defaces, conceals, or discards a completed voter registration form, signed ballot declaration, or voted ballot is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. This section does not apply to (a) the voter who completed the form or declaration, or (b) a county auditor who acts as authorized by law. (2) Any person who intentionally fails to return another person's completed voter registration form, signed ballot declaration, or voted ballot to the proper state or county elections office by the applicable deadline is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 29A.08.840 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 840
RCW 29A.08.840: County auditor duties—Dismissal of challenges—Notification—Hearings—Counting or cancellation of ballots.
Status: in_force

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(1) If the challenge is not in proper form or the factual basis for the challenge does not meet the legal grounds for a challenge, the county auditor may dismiss the challenge and notify the challenger of the reasons for the dismissal. A challenge is not in proper form if it is incomplete on its face or does not substantially comply with the form issued by the secretary of state. (2) If the challenge is in proper form and the factual basis meets the legal grounds for a challenge, the county auditor must notify the challenged voter and provide a copy of the affidavit. The county auditor shall also provide to any person, upon request, a copy of all materials provided to the challenged voter. (a) If the challenge is to the residential address provided by the voter, the challenged voter must be provided notice of the exceptions allowed in RCW 29A.08.112 and 29A.04.151 , and Article VI, section 4 of the state Constitution, and may update the residence address on the voter's voter registration, or reregister until 8:00 p.m. the day of the election. (b) The county auditor must schedule a hearing and notify the challenger and the challenged voter of the time and place for the hearing. (3) All notice must be by certified mail to the address provided in the voter registration record, and any other addresses at which the challenged voter is alleged to reside or the county auditor reasonably expects the voter to receive notice. The challenger and challenged voter may either appear in person or submit testimony by affidavit. Personal appearance may be accomplished using video telecommunications technology if the auditor or canvassing board chooses. (4) The challenger has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the challenged voter's registration is improper. The challenged voter must be provided a reasonable opportunity to respond. If the challenge is to the residential address provided by the voter, the challenged voter may provide evidence that he or she resides at the location described in his or her voter's registration records, or meets one of the exceptions allowed in RCW 29A.08.112 or 29A.04.151 , or Article VI, section 4 of the state Constitution. If either the challenger or challenged voter fails to appear at the hearing, the challenge must be resolved based on the available facts. (5) If the challenge is based on an allegation under RCW 29A.08.810 (1) (a), (b), (d), or (e) and the canvassing board sustains the challenge, the voter registration shall be canceled and any challenged ballot shall not be counted. If the challenge is based on an allegation under RCW 29A.08.810 (1)(c) and the canvassing board sustains the challenge, the board shall permit the voter to correct the residence address on the voter registration and any races and ballot measures on any challenged ballot that the voter would have been qualified to vote for had the registration been correct shall be counted. (6) If the challenger fails to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the registration is improper, the challenge must be dismissed and any pending challenged ballot must be accepted as valid. All challenged ballots must be resolved before certification of the election. The decision of the county auditor or canvassing board is final subject only to judicial review by the superior court under chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 29A.88.060 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 88 / Section 060
RCW 29A.88.060: Effect of vote.
Status: in_force

If the governor or the legislature fails to prepare and submit a notice of disapproval to the United States Congress within fifty-five days of the president's recommendation and a majority of the voters in the special election held pursuant to RCW 29A.88.020 favored such notice of disapproval, then the vote of the people shall be binding on the governor. The governor shall prepare and submit the notice of disapproval to the United States Congress pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 10136.
RCW 29A.36.040 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 040
RCW 29A.36.040: Constitutional questions—Notice of ballot title and summary.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of a ballot title under RCW 29A.36.020 , the secretary of state shall provide notice of the exact language of the ballot title and summary to the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and the prime sponsor of measure.
RCW 29A.08.359 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 359
RCW 29A.08.359: Automatic registration—Enhanced driver's licenses and identicards—Procedure—Auditor duties—Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) For persons age eighteen years and older registering under RCW 29A.08.355 (1), an application is considered complete only if it contains the information required by RCW 29A.08.010 and other information as required by the secretary of state. The applicant is considered to be registered to vote as of the original date of issuance or renewal or date of change of address of an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identicard issued under RCW 46.20.202 or change of address for an existing enhanced driver's license or enhanced identicard pursuant to RCW 46.20.205 . (b) For persons sixteen or seventeen years of age registering under RCW 29A.08.355 (2), an application is considered complete only if it contains the information required by RCW 29A.08.010 and other information as required by the secretary of state. The applicant is considered to be registered to vote as of the date set forth in RCW 29A.08.110 (1). (c) The information must be transmitted daily to the secretary of state. (i) If the information shows no name change or change of residence or mailing address for an existing voter registration, the auditor may choose to send the voter an acknowledgment notice. (ii) If the information is an application for new registration or updates any element of an existing voter registration, the auditor shall update the voter's record and, if the information updates the voter's name, residence address, or mailing address, record the appropriate precinct identification, taxing district identification, and date of registration on the voter's record in the state voter registration list and send an automatic voter registration acknowledgment notice package within five business days of the original application, or, if the information is received after the deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration under RCW 29A.08.140 (1)(a) or (2)(a)(i), within five business days after the election. Any mailing address provided shall be used only for mail delivery purposes, and not for precinct assignment or residency purposes. (d) An auditor may use other means to communicate with potential and registered voters such as, but not limited to, email, phone, or text messaging. The alternate form of communication must not be in lieu of the mail requirements. The auditor shall act in compliance with all voter notification processes established in federal law. (2) If an application is not complete, the auditor shall promptly mail a verification notice to the applicant. The verification notice must require the applicant to provide the missing information. If the applicant provides the required information within forty-five days, the applicant must be registered to vote. The applicant must not be placed on the official list of registered voters until the application is complete. (3) If the prospective registration applicant responds to the automatic voter registration acknowledgment notice and declines to register to vote or the information provided by the department of licensing does not indicate citizenship, the information must not be included on the list of registered voters. (4)(a) For new registrants who decline registration in a reply that is received by the auditor within 15 days from the date of mailing of the automatic voter registration acknowledgment notice package, the voter registration record shall be removed from the list of registered voters, and the person is deemed to have never registered to vote. (b) If the reply declining registration is received after the deadline, the auditor shall cancel the voter's registration. (5) The department of licensing is prohibited from sharing data files used by the secretary of state to certify voters registered through the automated process outlined in RCW 29A.08.355 with any federal agency, or state agency other than the secretary of state. Personal information supplied for the purposes of obtaining a driver's license or identicard is exempt from public inspection pursuant to RCW 42.56.230 .
RCW 29A.60.280 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 280
RCW 29A.60.280: Local elected officials, commencement of term of office—Purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that certain laws are in conflict governing the assumption of office of various local officials. The purpose of this section is to provide a common date for the assumption of office for all the elected officials of counties, cities, towns, and special purpose districts other than school districts where the ownership of property is not a prerequisite of voting. A person elected to the office of school director begins his or her term of office at the first official meeting of the board of directors after certification of the election results. It is also the purpose of this section to remove these conflicts and delete old statutory language concerning such elections which is no longer necessary. (2) For elective offices of counties, cities, towns, and special purpose districts other than school districts where the ownership of property is not a prerequisite of voting, the term of incumbents ends and the term of successors begins after the successor is elected and qualified, and the term commences immediately after December 31st following the election, except as follows: (a) Where the term of office varies from this standard according to statute; and (b) If the election results have not been certified prior to January 1st after the election, in which event the time of commencement for the new term occurs when the successor becomes qualified in accordance with RCW 29A.04.133 . (3) For elective offices governed by this section, the oath of office must be taken as the last step of qualification as defined in RCW 29A.04.133 and may be taken between the date of the final certification of the election and the day before the term of office begins.
RCW 29B.50.130 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 50 / Section 130
RCW 29B.50.130: Lobbyists' duties, restrictions—Penalties for violations.
Status: in_force

(1) A person required to register as a lobbyist under RCW 29B.50.010 shall substantiate financial reports required to be made under this title with accounts, bills, receipts, books, papers, and other necessary documents and records. All such documents must be obtained and preserved for a period of at least five years from the date of filing the statement containing such items and shall be made available for inspection by the commission at any time. If the terms of the lobbyist's employment contract require that these records be turned over to the lobbyist's employer, responsibility for the preservation and inspection of these records under this subsection shall be with such employer. (2) A person required to register as a lobbyist under RCW 29B.50.010 shall not: (a) Engage in any lobbying activity before registering as a lobbyist; (b) Knowingly deceive or attempt to deceive a legislator regarding the facts pertaining to any pending or proposed legislation; (c) Cause or influence the introduction of a bill or amendment to that bill for the purpose of later being employed to secure its defeat; (d) Knowingly represent an interest adverse to the lobbyist's employer without full disclosure of the adverse interest to the employer and obtaining the employer's written consent; (e) Exercise any undue influence, extortion, or unlawful retaliation upon any legislator due to the legislator's position or vote on any pending or proposed legislation; (f) Enter into any agreement, arrangement, or understanding in which any portion of the lobbyist's compensation is or will be contingent upon the lobbyist's success in influencing legislation. (3) A violation by a lobbyist of this section shall be cause for revocation of the lobbyist's registration, and may subject the lobbyist and the lobbyist's employer, if the employer aids, abets, ratifies, or confirms the violation, to other civil liabilities as provided by this title.
RCW 29B.15.030 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 15 / Section 030
RCW 29B.15.030: Access performance measures.
Status: in_force

By July 1st of each year, the commission shall calculate the following performance measures, provide a copy of the performance measures to the governor and appropriate legislative committees, and make the performance measures available to the public: (1) The average number of days that elapse between the commission's receipt of reports filed under RCW 29B.25.020 , 29B.25.070 , 29B.25.090 , 29B.25.120 , 29B.25.140 , 29B.50.010 , 29B.50.050 , 29B.50.070 , and 29B.50.080 and the time that the report, a copy of the report, or a copy of the data or information included in the report, is first accessible to the general public (a) in the commission's office, and (b) via the commission's website; (2) The percentage of filers pursuant to RCW 29B.15.010 who have used: (a) Hard copy paper format; or (b) electronic format.
RCW 29A.08.770 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 770
RCW 29A.08.770: Records concerning accuracy and currency of voters lists.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state and each county auditor shall maintain for at least two years and shall make available for public inspection and copying all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of insuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters. These records must include lists of the names and addresses of all persons to whom notices are sent and information concerning whether or not each person has responded to the notices. These records must contain lists of all persons removed from the list of eligible voters and the reasons why the voters were removed. Disclosure of information on individuals under the age of 18 is subject to RCW 29A.08.725 .
RCW 29B.40.150 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 150
RCW 29B.40.150: Attribution of contributions by controlled entities.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this title: (1) A contribution by a political committee with funds that have all been contributed by one person who exercises exclusive control over the distribution of the funds of the political committee is a contribution by the controlling person. (2) Two or more entities are treated as a single entity if one of the two or more entities is a subsidiary, branch, or department of a corporation that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions, or a local unit or branch of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining association that is participating in an election campaign or making contributions. All contributions made by a person or political committee whose contribution or expenditure activity is financed, maintained, or controlled by a trade association, labor union, collective bargaining organization, or the local unit of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining organization are considered made by the trade association, labor union, collective bargaining organization, or local unit of a trade association, labor union, or collective bargaining organization. (3) The commission shall adopt rules to carry out this section and is not subject to the time restrictions of RCW 29B.20.030 (1).
RCW 29B.45.040 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 45 / Section 040
RCW 29B.45.040: Public accounts of governmental entities held by financial institutions—Statements and reports—Contents—Filing.
Status: in_force

After January 1st and before April 15th of each calendar year, the state treasurer, each county, public utility district, and port district treasurer, and each treasurer of an incorporated city or town whose population exceeds 1,000 shall file with the commission: (1) A statement under oath that no public funds under that treasurer's control were invested in any institution where the treasurer or, in the case of a county, a member of the county finance committee, held during the reporting period an office, directorship, partnership interest, or ownership interest; or (2) A report disclosing for the previous calendar year: (a) The name and address of each financial institution in which the treasurer or, in the case of a county, a member of the county finance committee, held during the reporting period an office, directorship, partnership interest, or ownership interest which holds or has held during the reporting period public accounts of the governmental entity for which the treasurer is responsible; (b) the aggregate sum of time and demand deposits held in each such financial institution on December 31; and (c) the highest balance held at any time during such reporting period. The state treasurer shall disclose the highest balance information only upon a public records request under chapter 42.56 RCW. The statement or report required by this section shall be filed either with the statement required under RCW 29B.55.010 or separately.
RCW 29A.05.050 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 05 / Section 050
RCW 29A.05.050: Recommendation to congress.
Status: in_force

In accordance with the U.S. Constitution, the voters of the state of Washington urge the Washington state congressional delegation, and the U.S. congress generally, to include an amendment ratification method which will best ensure that the people are heard and represented during the ratification process.
RCW 29B.30.090 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 30 / Section 090
RCW 29B.30.090: Commercial advertisers—Public inspection of documents—Copies to commission.
Status: in_force

(1) Each commercial advertiser who has accepted or provided political advertising or electioneering communications during the election campaign shall maintain current books of account and related materials as provided by rule that shall be open for public inspection during normal business hours during the campaign and for a period of no less than five years after the date of the applicable election. The documents and books of account shall specify: (a) The names and addresses of persons from whom it accepted political advertising or electioneering communications; (b) The exact nature and extent of the services rendered; and (c) The total cost and the manner of payment for the services. (2) At the request of the commission, each commercial advertiser required to comply with subsection (1) of this section shall provide to the commission copies of the information that must be maintained and be open for public inspection pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 29A.84.560 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 560
RCW 29A.84.560: Tampering with voting machines, devices—Unauthorized access.
Status: in_force

Any person who tampers with or damages or attempts to damage any voting machine or device to be used or being used in a primary or special or general election, or who prevents or attempts to prevent the correct operation of such machine or device, or any unauthorized person who accesses or assists another person or entity with unauthorized access to a voting center, election office, ballot counting area, ballot storage area, or election system, voting machine, or device to be used or being used in a primary or special or general election, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.56.120 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 120
RCW 29A.56.120: Petition—Where filed.
Status: in_force

Any person making a charge shall file it with the elections officer whose duty it is to receive and file a declaration of candidacy for the office concerning the incumbent of which the recall is to be demanded. The officer with whom the charge is filed shall promptly (1) serve a copy of the charge upon the officer whose recall is demanded, and (2) certify and transmit the charge to the preparer of the ballot synopsis provided in RCW 29A.56.130 . The manner of service shall be the same as for the commencement of a civil action in superior court.
RCW 29A.16.050 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 16 / Section 050
RCW 29A.16.050: Precincts—Restrictions on precinct boundaries—Designated by number.
Status: in_force

(1) Every voting precinct must be wholly within a single congressional district, a single legislative district, a single district of a county legislative authority, and, if applicable, a single city. (2) Every voting precinct shall be composed, as nearly as practicable, of contiguous and compact areas. (3) Except as provided in this subsection, changes to the boundaries of any precinct shall follow visible, physical features delineated on the most current maps provided by the United States census bureau. A change need not follow such visible, physical features if (a) it is necessitated by an annexation or incorporation and the proposed precinct boundary is identical to an exterior boundary of the annexed or incorporated area which does not follow a visible, physical feature; or (b) doing so would substantially impair election administration in the involved area. (4) After a change to precinct boundaries is adopted by the county legislative authority, if the change does not follow visible physical features, the county auditor shall send to the secretary of state an electronic or paper copy of the description, a map or maps of the changes, and a statement of the applicable exception under subsection (3) of this section. For boundary changes made pursuant to subsection (3)(b) of this section, the auditor shall include a statement of the reasons why following visible, physical features would have substantially impaired election administration. (5) Every voting precinct within each county shall be designated by number for the purpose of preparation of maps and the tabulation of population for apportionment purposes. These precincts may be identified with names or other numbers for other election purposes. (6) After a change to precinct boundaries in a city or town, the county auditor shall send one copy of the map or maps delineating the new precinct boundaries within that city or town to the city or town clerk. (7) Precinct maps are public records and shall be available for inspection by the public during normal office hours in the offices where they are kept. Copies shall be made available to the public for a fee necessary to cover the cost of reproduction.
RCW 29A.12.200 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 200
RCW 29A.12.200: Security breach identification and reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary of state must annually consult with the Washington state fusion center, state chief information officer, and each county auditor to identify instances of security breaches of election systems or election data. (2) To the extent possible, the secretary of state must identify whether the source of a security breach, if any, is a foreign entity, domestic entity, or both. (3) By December 31st of each year, the secretary of state must submit a report to the governor, state chief information officer, Washington state fusion center, and the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate legislative committees from the senate and house of representatives that includes information on any instances of security breaches identified under subsection (1) of this section and options to increase the security of the election systems and election data, and to prevent future security breaches. The report, and any related material, data, or information provided pursuant to subsection (1) of this section or used to assemble the report, may only be distributed to, or otherwise shared with, the individuals specifically mentioned in this subsection (3). (4) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Domestic entity" means an entity organized or formed under the laws of the United States, a person domiciled in the United States, or a citizen of the United States, and includes elected officials and staff of the state or a county. (b) "Foreign entity" means an entity that is not organized or formed under the laws of the United States, or a person who is not domiciled in the United States or a citizen of the United States. (c) "Security breach" means a breach of the election system or associated data where the system or associated data has been penetrated, accessed, or manipulated by an unauthorized person.
RCW 29A.05.020 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 05 / Section 020
RCW 29A.05.020: Intent.
Status: in_force

Chapter 1, Laws of 2017 declares that the people of Washington state support amending the Constitution of the United States to eliminate the undue influence of concentrated money and political power on elections and governmental policy. The amendment would overturn decisions by the supreme court of the United States extending constitutional rights to corporations and other artificial legal entities as well as those decisions equating the spending of money with free speech. It also provides for the regulation and disclosure of political contributions and spending.
RCW 29A.04.110 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 110
RCW 29A.04.110: Partisan office.
Status: in_force

"Partisan office" means a public office for which a candidate may indicate a political party preference on his or her declaration of candidacy and have that preference appear on the primary and general election ballot in conjunction with his or her name. The following are partisan offices: (1) United States senator and United States representative; (2) All state offices, including legislative, except (a) judicial offices and (b) the office of superintendent of public instruction; (3) All county offices except (a) judicial offices and (b) those offices for which a county home rule charter provides otherwise.
RCW 29A.08.115 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 115
RCW 29A.08.115: Registration by other than auditor or secretary of state.
Status: in_force

A person or organization collecting voter registration application forms must transmit the forms to the secretary of state or a county auditor within five business days. The registration date on such forms will be the date they are received by the secretary of state or county auditor. A person or organization collecting voter registration forms that intentionally does not transmit the forms to an election office may be subject to penalty under RCW 29A.84.030 .
RCW 29A.12.101 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 101
RCW 29A.12.101: Requirements of tallying systems for approval.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall not approve a vote tallying system unless it: (1) Correctly counts votes on ballots on which the proper number of votes have been marked for any office or issue; (2) Ignores votes marked for any office or issue where more than the allowable number of votes have been marked, but correctly counts the properly voted portions of the ballot; (3) Accumulates a count of the specific number of ballots tallied for each precinct, total votes by candidate for each office, and total votes for and against each issue of the ballot in that precinct; (4) Produces precinct and cumulative totals in printed form; and (5) Except for functions or capabilities unique to this state, has been tested and certified by an independent testing authority designated by the United States election assistance commission.
RCW 29A.60.185 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 185
RCW 29A.60.185: Audit of results.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to certification of the election as required by RCW 29A.60.190 , the county auditor shall conduct an audit of duplicated ballots in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, and an audit using at minimum one of the following methods: (a) An audit of results of votes cast on the direct recording electronic voting devices, or other in-person ballot marking systems, used in the county if there are races or issues with more than ten votes cast on all direct recording electronic voting devices or other in-person ballot marking systems in the county. This audit must be conducted by randomly selecting by lot up to four percent of the direct recording electronic voting devices or other in-person ballot marking systems, or one direct recording electronic voting device or other in-person ballot marking system, whichever is greater, and, for each device or system, comparing the results recorded electronically with the results recorded on paper. For purposes of this audit, the results recorded on paper must be tabulated as follows: On one-fourth of the devices or systems selected for audit, the paper records must be tabulated manually; on the remaining devices or systems, the paper records may be tabulated by a mechanical device determined by the secretary of state to be capable of accurately reading the votes cast and printed thereon and qualified for use in the state under applicable state and federal laws. Three races or issues, randomly selected by lot, must be audited on each device or system. This audit procedure must be subject to observation by political party representatives if representatives have been appointed and are present at the time of the audit. As used in this subsection, "in-person ballot marking system" or "system" means an in-person ballot marking system that retains or produces an electronic voting record of each vote cast using the system; (b) A random check of the ballot counting equipment consistent with RCW 29A.60.170 (3); (c) A risk-limiting audit. A "risk-limiting audit" means an audit protocol that makes use of statistical principles and methods and is designed to limit the risk of certifying an incorrect election outcome. The secretary of state shall: (i) Set the risk limit. A "risk limit" means the largest statistical probability that an incorrect reported tabulation outcome is not detected in a risk-limiting audit; (ii) Randomly select for audit at least one statewide contest, and for each county at least one ballot contest other than the selected statewide contest. The county auditor shall randomly select a ballot contest for audit if in any particular election there is no statewide contest; and (iii) Establish procedures for implementation of risk-limiting audits, including random selection of the audit sample, determination of audit size, and procedures for a comparison risk-limiting audit and ballot polling risk-limiting audit as defined in (c)(iii)(A) and (B) of this subsection. (A) In a comparison risk-limiting audit, the county auditor compares the voter markings on randomly selected ballots to the ballot-level cast vote record produced by the ballot counting equipment. (B) In a ballot polling risk-limiting audit, the county auditor of a county using ballot counting equipment that does not produce ballot-level cast vote records reports the voter markings on randomly selected ballots until the prespecified risk limit is met; or (d) An independent electronic audit of the original ballot counting equipment used in the county. The county auditor may either conduct an audit of all ballots cast, or limit the audit to three precincts or six batches pursuant to procedures adopted under RCW 29A.60.170 (3). This audit must be conducted using an independent electronic audit system that is, at minimum: (i) Approved by the secretary of state; (ii) Completely independent from all voting systems, including ballot counting equipment, that is used in the county; (iii) Distributed or manufactured by a vendor different from the vendor that distributed or manufactured the original ballot counting equipment; and (iv) Capable of demonstrating that it can verify and confirm the accuracy of the original ballot counting equipment's reported results. (2) Prior to certification of the election, the county auditor must conduct an audit of ballots duplicated under RCW 29A.60.125 . The audit of duplicated ballots must involve a comparison of the duplicated ballot to the original ballot. The county canvassing board must establish procedures for the auditing of duplicated ballots. (3) For each audit method, the secretary of state must adopt procedures for expanding the audit to include additional ballots when an audit results in a discrepancy. The procedure must specify under what circumstances a discrepancy will lead to an audit of additional ballots, and the method to determine how many additional ballots will be selected. The secretary of state shall adopt procedures to investigate the cause of any discrepancy found during an audit. (4) The secretary of state must establish rules by January 1, 2019, to implement and administer the auditing methods in this section, including facilitating public observation and reporting requirements.
RCW 29A.84.520 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 520
RCW 29A.84.520: Electioneering at voting center or ballot drop location by election officers forbidden.
Status: in_force

Any election officer who does any electioneering at a voting center or ballot drop location during the voting period that begins eighteen days before and ends the day of a special election, general election, or primary is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction must be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars and pay the costs of prosecution.
RCW 29A.04.091 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 091
RCW 29A.04.091: Measures.
Status: in_force

"Measure" includes any proposition or question submitted to the voters.
RCW 29A.84.270 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 270
RCW 29A.84.270: Duplication of names—Conspiracy—Criminal and civil liability.
Status: in_force

Any person who with intent to mislead or confuse the electors conspires with another person who has a surname similar to an incumbent seeking reelection to the same office, or to an opponent for the same office whose political reputation has been well established, by persuading such other person to file for such office with no intention of being elected, but to defeat the incumbent or the well-known opponent, is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. In addition, all conspirators are subject to a suit for civil damages, the amount of which may not exceed the salary that the injured person would have received had he or she been elected or reelected.
RCW 29A.08.620 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 620
RCW 29A.08.620: Change of address information for mail ballots—Assignment of voter to inactive status—Confirmation notice.
Status: in_force

(1) Each county auditor must request change of address information from the postal service for all mail ballots. (2)(a) If change of address information received by the county auditor from the postal service, the department of licensing, or another agency designated to provide voter registration services indicates that the voter has moved within the county, the county auditor shall update the registration address for the voter's registration and send an acknowledgment notice to the new address informing the voter of the update. (b) If the change of address information indicates the voter has moved out of the county but within the state: (i) The county auditor shall notify the auditor of the voter's new county of residence of the change; and (ii) The county auditor of the voter's new county of residence shall update the registration information of the voter to the new address within the county and send an acknowledgment notice to the new address informing the voter of the update. (c) If the information indicates the voter has moved to a residence outside the state, the county auditor shall place the voter's registration on inactive status and send to all known addresses a confirmation notice. Such information may include any of the following: (i) Any document mailed by the county auditor to a voter is returned by the postal service as undeliverable without address correction information; or (ii) Change of address information received from the postal service, the department of licensing, or another state agency designated to provide voter registration services indicates that the voter has moved out of the state.
RCW 29B.10.030 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 030
RCW 29B.10.030: Agency.
Status: in_force

"Agency" includes all state agencies and all local agencies. "State agency" includes every state office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or other state agency. "Local agency" includes every county, city, town, municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or special purpose district, or any office, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency thereof, or other local public agency. "Agency" does not include a comprehensive cancer center participating in a collaborative arrangement as defined in RCW 28B.10.930 that is operated in conformance with RCW 28B.10.930 .
RCW 29A.36.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 030
RCW 29A.36.030: Constitutional measures—Ballot title—Filing.
Status: in_force

The ballot title for a constitutional amendment or proposed constitution must be filed with the secretary of state in the same manner as the ballot title and summary for a state initiative or referendum are filed.
RCW 29A.76.020 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 76 / Section 020
RCW 29A.76.020: Boundary information.
Status: in_force

The legislative authority of each county and each city, town, and special purpose district which lies within the county shall provide the county auditor accurate information describing its geographical boundaries and the boundaries of its director, council, or commissioner districts and shall ensure that the information provided to the auditor is kept current.
RCW 29A.52.321 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 321
RCW 29A.52.321: Certification of candidates.
Status: in_force

No later than the day following the certification of the returns of any primary, the secretary of state shall certify to the appropriate county auditors the names of all candidates qualified to appear on the general election ballot.
RCW 29A.60.300 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 300
RCW 29A.60.300: Statewide survey of voted ballot rejection rates and reasons for rejections—Secretary of state to conduct and publish.
Status: in_force

Every odd-numbered year, the secretary of state must conduct and publish a statewide survey of voted ballot rejection rates and the reasons for those rejections by county auditors and canvassing boards. The secretary of state must collect data from reconciliation reports and county auditors in order to compare county and statewide averages for rates of rejected ballots and reasons for those ballots being rejected. The data collected must include rejection rates and reasons for rejection of voted ballots for all elections. The survey must include an analysis of current practices by county auditors and canvassing boards in the acceptance and rejection of ballots, and include recommendations for improvements that minimize rejections in those practices, with a goal of statewide standardization where applicable. The results must also be analyzed and compared with available national data and recognized best practices. The secretary of state's recommendations and reports must be made available to the public.
RCW 29A.08.166 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 166
RCW 29A.08.166: Party affiliation not required.
Status: in_force

Under no circumstances may an individual be required to affiliate with, join, adhere to, express faith in, or declare a preference for, a political party or organization upon registering to vote.
RCW 29A.04.169 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 169
RCW 29A.04.169: Short term.
Status: in_force

"Short term" means the brief period of time starting upon certification of the general election or issuance of a certificate of election, and ending with the start of the next full term, and is applicable only when there has been a vacancy in the office after the last election at which such office could have been voted upon for an unexpired term. Short term elections are always held in conjunction with elections for the full term for the office.
RCW 29B.30.080 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 30 / Section 080
RCW 29B.30.080: Responsibility for compliance.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the responsibility for compliance with RCW 29B.30.050 through 29B.30.070 shall be with the sponsor of the political advertising and not with the broadcasting station or other medium. (2) If a broadcasting station or other medium changes the content of a political advertisement, the station or medium shall be responsible for any failure of the advertisement to comply with RCW 29B.30.050 through 29B.30.070 that results from that change.
RCW 29A.40.010 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 40 / Section 010
RCW 29A.40.010: Ballots by mail.
Status: in_force

Each active registered voter of the state, overseas voter, and service voter shall automatically be issued a mail ballot for each general election, special election, or primary. Overseas voters and service voters are authorized to cast the same ballots, including those for special elections, as a registered voter of the state would receive under this chapter. Each active registered voter shall continue to receive a ballot by mail until the death or disqualification of the voter, cancellation of the voter's registration, or placing the voter on inactive status.
RCW 29B.40.140 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 140
RCW 29B.40.140: Attribution and aggregation of family contributions.
Status: in_force

(1) Contributions by spouses are considered separate contributions. (2) Contributions by unemancipated children under 18 years of age are considered contributions by their parents and are attributed proportionately to each parent. Fifty percent of the contributions are attributed to each parent or, in the case of a single custodial parent, the total amount is attributed to the parent.
RCW 29B.40.070 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 070
RCW 29B.40.070: Reportable contributions—Preelection limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a violation of this title for any person to make, or for any candidate or political committee to accept from any one person, contributions reportable under RCW 29B.25.100 in the aggregate exceeding fifty thousand dollars for any campaign for statewide office or exceeding five thousand dollars for any other campaign subject to the provisions of this title within 21 days of a general election. This subsection does not apply to: (a) Contributions made by, or accepted from, a bona fide political party as defined in this title, excluding the county central committee or legislative district committee; (b) Contributions made to, or received by, a ballot proposition committee; or (c) Payments received by an incidental committee. (2) Contributions governed by this section include, but are not limited to, contributions made or received indirectly through a third party or entity whether the contributions are or are not reported to the commission as earmarked contributions under RCW 29B.25.150 .
RCW 29A.72.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 030
RCW 29A.72.030: Time for filing various types.
Status: in_force

Initiative measures proposed to be submitted to the people must be filed with the secretary of state within ten months prior to the election at which they are to be submitted, and the signature petitions must be filed with the secretary of state not less than four months before the next general statewide election. Initiative measures proposed to be submitted to the legislature must be filed with the secretary of state within ten months prior to the next regular session of the legislature at which they are to be submitted, and the signature petitions must be filed with the secretary of state not less than ten days before such regular session of the legislature. A referendum measure petition ordering that any act or part of an act passed by the legislature be referred to the people must be filed with the secretary of state within ninety days after the final adjournment of the legislative session at which the act was passed. It may be submitted at the next general statewide election or at a special election ordered by the legislature. A proposed initiative or referendum measure may be filed no earlier than the opening of the secretary of state's office for business pursuant to RCW 42.04.060 on the first day filings are permitted, and any initiative or referendum petition must be filed not later than the close of business on the last business day in the specified period for submission of signatures. If a filing deadline falls on a Saturday, the office of the secretary of state must be open for the transaction of business under this section from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on that Saturday.
RCW 29B.25.020 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 25 / Section 020
RCW 29B.25.020: Statement of organization by political committees.
Status: in_force

(1) Every political committee shall file a statement of organization with the commission. The statement must be filed within two weeks after organization or within two weeks after the date the committee first has the expectation of receiving contributions or making expenditures in any election campaign, whichever is earlier. A political committee organized within the last three weeks before an election and having the expectation of receiving contributions or making expenditures during and for that election campaign shall file a statement of organization within three business days after its organization or when it first has the expectation of receiving contributions or making expenditures in the election campaign. (2) The statement of organization shall include but not be limited to: (a) The name, address, and electronic contact information of the committee; (b) The names, addresses, and electronic contact information of all related or affiliated committees or other persons, and the nature of the relationship or affiliation; (c) The names, addresses, and titles of its officers; or if it has no officers, the names, addresses, and titles of its responsible leaders; (d) The name, address, and electronic contact information of its treasurer and depository; (e) A statement whether the committee is a continuing one; (f) The name, office sought, and party affiliation of each candidate whom the committee is supporting or opposing, and, if the committee is supporting the entire ticket of any party, the name of the party; (g) The ballot proposition concerned, if any, and whether the committee is in favor of or opposed to such proposition; (h) What distribution of surplus funds will be made, in accordance with RCW 29B.40.090 , in the event of dissolution; (i) Such other information as the commission may by rule prescribe, in keeping with the policies and purposes of this title; (j) The name, address, and title of any person who authorizes expenditures or makes decisions on behalf of the candidate or committee; and (k) The name, address, and title of any person who is paid by or is a volunteer for a candidate or political committee to perform ministerial functions and who performs ministerial functions on behalf of two or more candidates or committees. (3) No two political committees may have the same name. (4) Any material change in information previously submitted in a statement of organization shall be reported to the commission within the 10 days following the change. (5) As used in this section, the "name" of a sponsored committee must include the name of the person who is the sponsor of the committee. If more than one person meets the definition of sponsor, the name of the committee must include the name of at least one sponsor, but may include the names of other sponsors. A person may sponsor only one political committee for the same elected office or same ballot proposition per election cycle.
RCW 29B.10.140 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 140
RCW 29B.10.140: Compensation.
Status: in_force

"Compensation[,]" unless the context requires a narrower meaning, includes payment in any form for real or personal property or services of any kind. For the purpose of compliance with RCW 29B.55.030 , "compensation" does not include per diem allowances or other payments made by a governmental entity to reimburse a public official for expenses incurred while the official is engaged in the official business of the governmental entity.
RCW 29A.04.019 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 019
RCW 29A.04.019: Counting center.
Status: in_force

"Counting center" means the facility or facilities designated by the county auditor to count and canvass ballots.
RCW 29A.08.125 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 125
RCW 29A.08.125: Database of voter registration records.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the secretary of state shall maintain a statewide voter registration database. This database must be a centralized, uniform, interactive computerized statewide voter registration list that contains the name and registration information of every registered voter in the state. (2) The statewide list is the official list of registered voters for the conduct of all elections. (3) The statewide list must include, but is not limited to, the name, date of birth, residence address, signature, gender, and date of registration of every legally registered voter in the state. (4) A unique identifier must be assigned to each registered voter in the state. (5) The database must be coordinated with other government databases within the state including, but not limited to, the department of corrections, the department of licensing, the department of health, and county auditors. The database may also be coordinated with the databases of election officials in other states. (6) Authorized employees of the secretary of state and each county auditor must have immediate electronic access to the information maintained in the database. (7) Voter registration information received by each county auditor must be electronically entered into the database. The office of the secretary of state must provide support, as needed, to enable each county auditor to enter and maintain voter registration information in the state database. (8) The secretary of state has data authority over all voter registration data. (9) The voter registration database must be designed to accomplish at a minimum, the following: (a) Comply with the help America vote act of 2002 (P.L. 107-252); (b) Identify duplicate voter registrations; (c) Identify suspected duplicate voters; (d) Screen against any available databases maintained by other government agencies to identify voters who are ineligible to vote due to serving a sentence of total confinement as the result of a felony conviction, lack of citizenship, or a court finding of mental incompetence; (e) Provide images of voters' signatures for the purpose of checking signatures on initiative and referendum petitions; (f) Provide for a comparison between the voter registration database and the department of licensing change of address database; (g) Provide access for county auditors that includes the capability to update registrations and search for duplicate registrations; (h) Provide for the cancellation of registrations of voters who have moved out of state; and (i) Provide for the storage of pending registration records for all future voters who have not yet reached eighteen years of age in a manner that these records will not appear on the official list of registered voters until the future registrant is no longer in pending status as defined under RCW 29A.08.615 . (10) The secretary of state may, upon agreement with other appropriate jurisdictions, screen against any available databases maintained by election officials in other states and databases maintained by federal agencies including, but not limited to, the federal bureau of investigation, the federal court system, the federal bureau of prisons, and the bureau of citizenship and immigration services. (11) The database shall retain information regarding previous successful appeals of proposed cancellations of registrations in order to avoid repeated cancellations for the same reason. (12) Each county auditor shall maintain a list of all registered voters within the county that are contained on the official statewide voter registration list. In addition to the information maintained in the statewide database, the county database must also maintain the applicable taxing district and precinct codes for each voter in the county, and a list of elections in which the individual voted. (13) Each county auditor shall allow electronic access and information transfer between the county's voter registration system and the official statewide voter registration list.
RCW 29A.72.010 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 010
RCW 29A.72.010: Filing proposed measures with secretary of state.
Status: in_force

If any legal voter of the state, either individually or on behalf of an organization, desires to petition the legislature to enact a proposed measure, or submit a proposed initiative measure to the people, or order that a referendum of all or part of any act, bill, or law, passed by the legislature be submitted to the people, he or she shall file with the secretary of state: (1) A legible copy of the measure proposed, or the act or part of such act on which a referendum is desired; (2) A signed affidavit, or electronic submission, that the sponsor is a registered voter; and (3) A filing fee prescribed under RCW 43.07.120 .
RCW 29A.60.221 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 221
RCW 29A.60.221: Tie in primary or final election.
Status: in_force

(1) If the requisite number of any federal, state, county, city, or district offices have not been nominated in a primary by reason of two or more persons having an equal and requisite number of votes for being placed on the general election ballot, the official empowered by state law to certify candidates for the general election ballot shall give notice to the several persons so having the equal and requisite number of votes to attend at the appropriate office at the time designated by that official, who shall then and there proceed publicly to decide by lot which of those persons will be declared nominated and placed on the general election ballot. (2) If the requisite number of any federal, state, county, city, district, or precinct officers have not been elected by reason of two or more persons having an equal and highest number of votes for one and the same office, the official empowered by state law to issue the original certificate of election shall give notice to the several persons so having the highest and equal number of votes to attend at the appropriate office at the time to be appointed by that official, who shall then and there proceed publicly to decide by lot which of those persons will be declared duly elected, and the official shall make out and deliver to the person thus duly declared elected a certificate of election.
RCW 29A.92.060 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 92 / Section 060
RCW 29A.92.060: Voter challenge of electoral system—Notice.
Status: in_force

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(1) A voter who resides in the political subdivision, an organization whose roster of members and volunteers includes a voter who resides in the political subdivision, or a tribe located at least in part in the political subdivision who intends to challenge a political subdivision's electoral system under this chapter shall first notify the political subdivision. The political subdivision shall promptly make such notice public. (2) The notice provided shall identify and provide contact information for the person or persons who intend to file an action, and shall identify the protected class or classes whose members do not have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice or an equal opportunity to influence the outcome of an election because of alleged vote dilution and polarized voting. The notice shall also include a type of remedy the person believes may address the alleged violation of RCW 29A.92.030 .
RCW 29A.08.630 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 630
RCW 29A.08.630: Return of inactive voter to active status—Cancellation of registration.
Status: in_force

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(1) The county auditor shall return an inactive voter to active voter status if, prior to the passage of two federal general elections, the voter: (a) Notifies the auditor of a change of address; (b) Responds to a confirmation notice with information that he or she continues to reside at the registration address; or (c) Votes or attempts to vote in a primary, special election, or general election. (2) If the inactive voter fails to provide a notice or take an action as described in subsection (1) of this section, the auditor shall cancel the person's voter registration. (3) The county auditor must cancel an inactive voter registration when receiving information indicating that the inactive voter has moved out of state or died.
RCW 29A.72.090 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 090
RCW 29A.72.090: Ballot title and summary—Mailed to proponents and other persons—Appearance on petitions.
Status: in_force

When the ballot title and summary are finally established, the secretary of state shall file the instrument establishing it with the proposed measure and transmit a copy thereof by mail to the person proposing the measure, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and to any other individuals who have made written request for such notification. Thereafter such ballot title shall be the title of the measure in all petitions, ballots, and other proceedings in relation thereto. The summary shall appear on all petitions directly following the ballot title.
RCW 29A.12.070 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 070
RCW 29A.12.070: Acceptance and vulnerability tests.
Status: in_force

An agreement to purchase or lease a voting system or a component of a voting system is subject to that system or component passing: (1) An acceptance test sufficient to demonstrate that the equipment is the same as that certified by the secretary of state and that the equipment is operating correctly as delivered to the county; and (2) A vulnerability test conducted by a federal or state public entity which includes participation by local elections officials.
RCW 29A.32.250 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 32 / Section 250
RCW 29A.32.250: Candidate statements and photographs.
Status: in_force

Local voters' pamphlets shall include candidate statements accepted by the county auditor and may also include candidates' photographs accepted by the county auditor.
RCW 29A.04.163 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 163
RCW 29A.04.163: Service voter.
Status: in_force

"Service voter" means any elector of the state of Washington who is a member of the armed forces under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1973 ff-6 while in active service, is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces, is a student or member of the faculty at a United States military academy, is a member of the merchant marine of the United States, or is a member of a religious group or welfare agency officially attached to and serving with the armed forces of the United States.
RCW 29A.36.090 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 090
RCW 29A.36.090: Local measures—Ballot title—Appeal.
Status: in_force

If any persons are dissatisfied with the ballot title for a local ballot measure that was formulated by the city attorney or prosecuting attorney preparing the same, they may at any time within ten days from the time of the filing of the ballot title, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, appeal to the superior court of the county where the question is to appear on the ballot, by petition setting forth the measure, the ballot title objected to, their objections to it, and praying for amendment of it. The time of the filing of the ballot title, as used in this section in determining the time for appeal, is the time the ballot title is first filed with the county auditor. A copy of the petition on appeal together with a notice that an appeal has been taken shall be served upon the county auditor and the official preparing the ballot title. Upon the filing of the petition on appeal, the court shall immediately, or at the time to which a hearing may be adjourned by consent of the appellants, examine the proposed measure, the ballot title filed, and the objections to it and may hear arguments on it, and shall as soon as possible render its decision and certify to and file with the county auditor a ballot title that it determines will meet the requirements of this chapter. The decision of the superior court is final, and the ballot title or statement so certified will be the established ballot title. The appeal must be heard without cost to either party.
RCW 29A.84.280 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 280
RCW 29A.84.280: Paid petition solicitors—Finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that paying a worker, whose task it is to secure the signatures of voters on initiative or referendum petitions, on the basis of the number of signatures the worker secures on the petitions encourages the introduction of fraud in the signature gathering process. Such a form of payment may act as an incentive for the worker to encourage a person to sign a petition which the person is not qualified to sign or to sign a petition for a ballot measure even if the person has already signed a petition for the measure. Such payments also threaten the integrity of the initiative and referendum process by providing an incentive for misrepresenting the nature or effect of a ballot measure in securing petition signatures for the measure.
RCW 29A.56.200 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 200
RCW 29A.56.200: Verification and canvass of signatures—Procedure—Statistical sampling.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the filing of a recall petition, the elections officer shall proceed to verify and canvass the names of legal voters on the petition. (2) The verification and canvass of signatures on the petition may be observed by persons representing the advocates and opponents of the proposed recall so long as they make no record of the names, addresses, or other information on the petitions or related records during the verification process except upon the order of the superior court. The elections officer may limit the number of observers to not fewer than two on each side, if in his or her opinion a greater number would cause undue delay or disruption of the verification process. Any such limitation shall apply equally to both sides. If the elections officer finds the same name signed to more than one petition, he or she shall reject all but the first such valid signature. (3) Where the recall of a statewide elected official is sought, the secretary of state may use any statistical sampling techniques for verification and canvassing which have been adopted by rule for canvassing initiative petitions under RCW 29A.72.230 . No petition will be rejected on the basis of any statistical method employed. No petition will be accepted on the basis of any statistical method employed if such method indicates that the petition contains less than the number of signatures of legal voters required by Article I, section 33 (Amendment 8) of the state Constitution.
RCW 29B.10.260 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 260
RCW 29B.10.260: General election.
Status: in_force

"General election," for the purposes of RCW 29B.40.020 , means the election that results in the election of a person to a state or local office. It does not include a primary.
RCW 29B.55.020 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 55 / Section 020
RCW 29B.55.020: "Executive state officer" defined.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of RCW 29B.55.010 , "executive state officer" includes: (1) The chief administrative law judge, the director of agriculture, the director of the department of services for the blind, the secretary of children, youth, and families, the director of the state system of community and technical colleges, the director of commerce, the director of Washington technology solutions, the secretary of corrections, the director of ecology, the commissioner of employment security, the chair of the energy facility site evaluation council, the director of enterprise services, the secretary of the state finance committee, the director of financial management, the director of fish and wildlife, the executive secretary of the forest practices appeals board, the director of the gambling commission, the secretary of health, the administrator of the Washington state health care authority, the executive secretary of the health care facilities authority, the executive secretary of the higher education facilities authority, the executive secretary of the horse racing commission, the executive secretary of the human rights commission, the executive secretary of the indeterminate sentence review board, the executive director of the state investment board, the director of labor and industries, the director of licensing, the director of the lottery commission, the director of the office of minority and women's business enterprises, the director of parks and recreation, the executive director of the public disclosure commission, the executive director of the Puget Sound partnership, the director of the recreation and conservation office, the director of retirement systems, the director of revenue, the secretary of social and health services, the chief of the Washington state patrol, the executive secretary of the board of tax appeals, the secretary of transportation, the secretary of the utilities and transportation commission, the director of veterans affairs, the president of each of the regional and state universities and the president of The Evergreen State College, and each district and each campus president of each state community college; (2) Each professional staff member of the office of the governor; (3) Each professional staff member of the legislature; and (4) Central Washington University board of trustees, the boards of trustees of each community college and each technical college, each member of the state board for community and technical colleges, state convention and trade center board of directors, Eastern Washington University board of trustees, Washington economic development finance authority, Washington energy northwest executive board, The Evergreen State College board of trustees, executive ethics board, fish and wildlife commission, forest practices appeals board, forest practices board, gambling commission, Washington health care facilities authority, student achievement council, higher education facilities authority, horse racing commission, state housing finance commission, human rights commission, indeterminate sentence review board, board of industrial insurance appeals, state investment board, commission on judicial conduct, legislative ethics board, life sciences discovery fund authority board of trustees, state liquor and cannabis board, lottery commission, Pacific Northwest electric power and conservation planning council, parks and recreation commission, Washington personnel resources board, board of pilotage commissioners, pollution control hearings board, public disclosure commission, public employees' benefits board, recreation and conservation funding board, salmon recovery funding board, shorelines hearings board, board of tax appeals, transportation commission, University of Washington board of regents, utilities and transportation commission, Washington State University board of regents, and Western Washington University board of trustees.
RCW 29A.64.021 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 64 / Section 021
RCW 29A.64.021: Mandatory.
Status: in_force

(1) If the official canvass of all of the returns for any office at any primary or election reveals that the difference in the number of votes cast for a candidate apparently qualified for the general election ballot or elected to any office, and the number of votes cast for the closest apparently defeated opponent is less than two thousand votes and also less than one-half of one percent of the total number of votes cast for both candidates, the county canvassing board shall conduct a recount of all votes cast on that position. (a) Whenever such a difference occurs in the number of votes cast for candidates for a position the declaration of candidacy for which was filed with the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall, within three business days of the day that the returns of the primary or election are first certified by the canvassing boards of those counties, direct those boards to recount all votes cast on the position. (b)(i) For statewide elections, if the difference in the number of votes cast for the apparent winner and the closest apparently defeated opponent is less than one thousand votes and also less than one-fourth of one percent of the total number of votes cast for both candidates, the votes shall be recounted manually or as provided in subsection (3) of this section. (ii) For elections not included in (b)(i) of this subsection, if the difference in the number of votes cast for the apparent winner and the closest apparently defeated opponent is less than one hundred fifty votes and also less than one-fourth of one percent of the total number of votes cast for both candidates, the votes shall be recounted manually or as provided in subsection (3) of this section. (2) A mandatory recount shall be conducted in the manner provided by RCW 29A.64.030 , 29A.64.041 , and 29A.64.061 . No cost of a mandatory recount may be charged to any candidate. (3) The apparent winner and closest apparently defeated opponent for an office for which a manual recount is required under subsection (1)(b) of this section may select an alternative method of conducting the recount. To select such an alternative, the two candidates shall agree to the alternative in a signed, written statement filed with the election official for the office. The recount shall be conducted using the alternative method if: It is suited to the balloting system that was used for casting the votes for the office; it involves the use of a vote tallying system that is approved for use in this state by the secretary of state; and the vote tallying system is readily available in each county required to conduct the recount. If more than one balloting system was used in casting votes for the office, an alternative to a manual recount may be selected for each system.
RCW 29A.05.070 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 05 / Section 070
RCW 29A.05.070: Secretary of state to deliver copies.
Status: in_force

The Washington secretary of state is authorized and directed to immediately deliver copies of this initiative, when enacted, to the following persons: The governor of the state of Washington, all current members of the Washington state legislature, all current members of the United States congress, and the president of the United States.
RCW 29A.08.112 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 112
RCW 29A.08.112: Voters without traditional residential addresses.
Status: in_force

(1) No person registering to vote, who meets all the qualifications of a registered voter in the state of Washington, shall be disqualified because he or she lacks a traditional residential address. A voter who lacks a traditional residential address will be registered and assigned to a precinct based on the location provided. (2) For the purposes of this section, a voter who resides in a shelter, park, motor home, marina, unmarked home, or other identifiable location that the voter deems to be his or her residence lacks a traditional address. A voter who registers under this section must provide a valid mailing address, and must still meet the requirement in Article VI, section 1 of the state Constitution that he or she live in the area for at least thirty days before the election. (3) A nontraditional residential address may be used when a voter resides on an Indian reservation or on Indian lands. (4) A federally recognized tribe may designate one or more tribal government buildings to serve as a residential address or mailing address or both for voters living on an Indian reservation or on Indian lands. However, a voter may not use a tribally designated building as the voter's residential address if the building is in a different precinct than where the voter lives. (5) A person who has a traditional residential address and does not reside on an Indian reservation or on Indian lands must use that address for voter registration purposes and is not eligible to register under this section.
RCW 29B.55.040 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 55 / Section 040
RCW 29B.55.040: Concealing identity of source of payment prohibited—Exception.
Status: in_force

No payment shall be made to any person required to report under RCW 29B.55.010 and no payment shall be accepted by any such person, directly or indirectly, in a fictitious name, anonymously, or by one person through an agent, relative, or other person in such a manner as to conceal the identity of the source of the payment or in any other manner so as to effect concealment. The commission may issue categorical and specific exemptions to the reporting of the actual source when there is an undisclosed principal for recognized legitimate business purposes.
RCW 29A.60.260 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 260
RCW 29A.60.260: Canvass on statewide measures.
Status: in_force

The votes on proposed amendments to the state Constitution, recommendations for the calling of constitutional conventions and other questions submitted to the people must be counted, canvassed, and returned by each county canvassing board in the manner provided by law for counting, canvassing, and returning votes for candidates for state offices. The secretary of state shall, in the presence of the governor, within thirty days after the election, canvass the votes upon each question and certify to the governor the result. The governor shall forthwith issue a proclamation giving the whole number of votes cast in the state for and against such measure and declaring the result. If the vote cast upon an initiative or referendum measure is equal to less than one-third of the total vote cast at the election, the governor shall proclaim the measure to have failed.
RCW 29A.76.010 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 76 / Section 010
RCW 29A.76.010: Counties, municipal corporations, and special purpose districts.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the responsibility of each county, municipal corporation, and special purpose district with a governing body comprised of internal director, council, or commissioner districts not based on statutorily required land ownership criteria to periodically redistrict its governmental unit, based on population information from the most recent federal decennial census as adjusted by RCW 44.05.140 . (2) Within forty-five days after receipt of federal decennial census information applicable to a specific local area, the commission established in RCW 44.05.030 shall forward the census information to each municipal corporation, county, and district charged with redistricting under this section. (3) Except as otherwise provided in chapter 301, Laws of 2018, no later than November 15th of each year ending in one, the governing body of the municipal corporation, county, or district shall prepare a plan for redistricting its internal or director districts. (4) The plan shall be consistent with the following criteria: (a) Each internal director, council, or commissioner district shall be as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other such district comprising the municipal corporation, county, or special purpose district. (b) Each district shall be as compact as possible. (c) Each district shall consist of geographically contiguous area. (d) Population data may not be used for purposes of favoring or disfavoring any racial group or political party. (e) To the extent feasible and if not inconsistent with the basic enabling legislation for the municipal corporation, county, or district, the district boundaries shall coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and shall, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest. (5) During the adoption of its plan, the municipal corporation, county, or district shall ensure that full and reasonable public notice of its actions is provided. Before adopting the plan, the municipal corporation, county, or district must: (a) Publish the draft plan and hold a meeting, including notice and comment, within ten days of publishing the draft plan and at least one week before adopting the plan; and (b) Amend the draft as necessary after receiving public comments and resubmit any amended draft plan for additional written public comment at least one week before adopting the plan. (6)(a) Any registered voter residing in an area affected by the redistricting plan may request review of the adopted local plan by the superior court of the county in which he or she resides, within fifteen days of the plan's adoption. Any request for review must specify the reason or reasons alleged why the local plan is not consistent with the applicable redistricting criteria. The municipal corporation, county, or district may be joined as respondent. The superior court shall thereupon review the challenged plan for compliance with the applicable redistricting criteria set out in subsection (4) of this section. (b) If the superior court finds the plan to be consistent with the requirements of this section, the plan shall take effect immediately. (c) If the superior court determines the plan does not meet the requirements of this section, in whole or in part, it shall remand the plan for further or corrective action within a specified and reasonable time period. (d) If the superior court finds that any request for review is frivolous or has been filed solely for purposes of harassment or delay, it may impose appropriate sanctions on the party requesting review, including payment of attorneys' fees and costs to the respondent municipal corporation, county, or district.
RCW 29B.10.320 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 320
RCW 29B.10.320: Intermediary.
Status: in_force

(1) "Intermediary" means an individual who transmits a contribution to a candidate or committee from another person unless the contribution is from the individual's employer, immediate family, or an association to which the individual belongs. (2) A treasurer or a candidate is not an intermediary for purposes of the committee that the treasurer or candidate serves. (3) A professional fund-raiser is not an intermediary if the fund-raiser is compensated for fund-raising services at the usual and customary rate. (4) A volunteer hosting a fund-raising event at the individual's home is not an intermediary for purposes of that event.
RCW 29A.08.635 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 635
RCW 29A.08.635: Confirmation notices—Form, contents.
Status: in_force

Confirmation notices must be on a form prescribed by, or approved by, the secretary of state and must request that the voter verify that the voter continues to reside at the address of record and desires to continue to use that address for voting purposes, or provide a new residence address for voting, or provide information that the voter no longer resides in the state. The notice must inform the voter that if the voter does not respond to the notice and does not vote in either of the next two federal general elections, the voter's registration will be canceled.
RCW 29A.68.080 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 68 / Section 080
RCW 29A.68.080: Misconduct of board—Number of votes affected—Enough to change result.
Status: in_force

When any election for an office exercised in and for a county is contested on account of any malconduct on the part of a county canvassing board, or any member thereof, the election shall not be annulled and set aside upon any proof thereof, unless the rejection of the vote of such precinct or precincts will change the result as to such office or measure in the remaining vote of the county.
RCW 29A.52.360 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 360
RCW 29A.52.360: Ceremonial certificates of election to officers elected in single county or less.
Status: in_force

Immediately after the ascertainment of the result of an election for an office to be filled by the voters of a single county, or of a precinct, or of a constituency within a county for which the county auditor serves as supervisor of elections, the county auditor shall notify the person elected, and issue to the person a ceremonial certificate of election.
RCW 29B.40.230 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 230
RCW 29B.40.230: Limitations on employers or labor organizations.
Status: in_force

(1) No employer or labor organization may increase the salary of an officer or employee, or compensate an officer, employee, or other person or entity, with the intention that the increase in salary, or the compensation, or a part of it, be contributed or spent to support or oppose a candidate, state official against whom recall charges have been filed, political party, or political committee. (2) No employer or labor organization may discriminate against an officer or employee in the terms or conditions of employment for (a) the failure to contribute to, (b) the failure in any way to support or oppose, or (c) in any way supporting or opposing a candidate, ballot proposition, political party, or political committee. At least annually, an employee from whom wages or salary are withheld under subsection (3) of this section shall be notified of the provisions of this subsection. (3) No employer or other person or entity responsible for the disbursement of funds in payment of wages or salaries may withhold or divert a portion of an employee's wages or salaries for contributions to political committees or for use as political contributions except upon the written request of the employee. The request must be made on a form prescribed by the commission informing the employee of the prohibition against employer and labor organization discrimination described in subsection (2) of this section. The employee may revoke the request at any time. At least annually, the employee shall be notified about the right to revoke the request. (4) Each person or entity who withholds contributions under subsection (3) of this section shall maintain open for public inspection for a period of no less than three years, during normal business hours, documents and books of accounts that shall include a copy of each employee's request, the amounts and dates funds were actually withheld, and the amounts and dates funds were transferred to a political committee. Copies of such information shall be delivered to the commission upon request.
RCW 29B.10.550 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 550
RCW 29B.10.550: Violation.
Status: in_force

"Violation" means a violation of this title that is not a remediable violation, minor violation, or an error classified by the commission as appropriate to address by a technical correction.
RCW 29A.52.370 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 370
RCW 29A.52.370: Certificates of election to other officers.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in the state Constitution, the governor shall issue certificates of election to those elected as senator or representative in the Congress of the United States and to state offices. The secretary of state shall issue certificates of election to those elected to the office of judge of the superior court in judicial districts comprising more than one county and to those elected to either branch of the state legislature in legislative districts comprising more than one county.
RCW 29A.84.320 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 320
RCW 29A.84.320: Duplicate, nonexistent, untrue names—Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW who files a declaration of candidacy for any public office of: (1) A nonexistent or fictitious person; or (2) The name of any person not his or her true name; or (3) A name similar to that of an incumbent seeking reelection to the same office with intent to confuse and mislead the electors by taking advantage of the public reputation of the incumbent; or (4) A surname similar to one who has already filed for the same office, and whose political reputation is widely known, with intent to confuse and mislead the electors by capitalizing on the public reputation of the candidate who had previously filed.
RCW 29A.08.320 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 320
RCW 29A.08.320: Registration or transfer at designated agencies—Form and application.
Status: in_force

For persons not performing an automatic voter registration transaction subject to RCW 29A.08.315 : (1) A person may register to vote or update their residential address information for a voter registration when applying for service or assistance and with each renewal, recertification, or change of address at agencies designated under RCW 29A.08.310 . (2) A prospective applicant shall initially be offered a form approved by the secretary of state designed to determine whether the person wishes to register to vote. The form must comply with all applicable state and federal statutes regarding content. The form shall also contain a box that may be checked by the applicant to decline to register at the time of the transaction. If the person indicates an interest in registering or has made no indication as to a desire to register or not register to vote, the person shall be given a mail-in voter registration application or a prescribed agency application as provided by RCW 29A.08.330 .
RCW 29A.72.290 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 290
RCW 29A.72.290: Printing ballot titles on ballots—Separate headings.
Status: in_force

The county auditor of each county shall print the serial numbers, ballot titles, and public investment impact disclosures certified by the secretary of state on the official ballots for the election at which initiative and referendum measures are to be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection. They must appear under separate headings in the order of the serial numbers as follows: (1) Initiatives to the people; (2) Referendum measures; (3) Referendum bills; (4) Initiatives to the legislature; (5) Initiatives to the legislature and legislative alternatives; (6) Proposed constitutional amendments.
RCW 29A.56.130 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 130
RCW 29A.56.130: Ballot synopsis.
Status: in_force

(1) Within fifteen days after receiving a charge, the officer specified below shall formulate a ballot synopsis of the charge of not more than two hundred words. (a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, if the recall is demanded of an elected public officer whose political jurisdiction encompasses an area in more than one county, the attorney general shall be the preparer, except if the recall is demanded of the attorney general, the chief justice of the supreme court shall be the preparer. (b) If the recall is demanded of an elected public officer whose political jurisdiction lies wholly in one county, or if the recall is demanded of an elected public officer of a district whose jurisdiction encompasses more than one county but whose declaration of candidacy is filed with a county auditor in one of the counties, the prosecuting attorney of that county shall be the preparer, except that if the prosecuting attorney is the officer whose recall is demanded, the attorney general shall be the preparer. (2) The synopsis shall set forth the name of the person charged, the title of the office, and a concise statement of the elements of the charge. Upon completion of the ballot synopsis, the preparer shall certify and transmit the exact language of the ballot synopsis to the persons filing the charge and the officer subject to recall. The preparer shall additionally certify and transmit the charges and the ballot synopsis to the superior court of the county in which the officer subject to recall resides and shall petition the superior court to approve the synopsis and to determine the sufficiency of the charges.
RCW 29A.08.150 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 150
RCW 29A.08.150: Expense of registration.
Status: in_force

The expense of registration in all rural precincts must be paid by the county. The expense of registration in all precincts lying wholly within a city or town must be paid by the city or town. Registration expenses for this section include both active and inactive voters.
RCW 29A.04.127 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 127
RCW 29A.04.127: Primary.
Status: in_force

"Primary" or "primary election" means a procedure for winnowing candidates for public office to a final list of two as part of a special or general election. Each voter has the right to cast a vote for any candidate for each office without any limitation based on party preference or affiliation, of either the voter or the candidate.
RCW 29A.40.020 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 40 / Section 020
RCW 29A.40.020: Request for ballot from an overseas voter or service voter.
Status: in_force

(1) A request for a ballot from an overseas voter or service voter must include the address of the last residence in the state of Washington. (2) No person, organization, or association may distribute any ballot materials that contain a return address other than that of the appropriate county auditor.
RCW 29A.60.180 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 180
RCW 29A.60.180: Credit for voting.
Status: in_force

Each registered voter casting a valid ballot will be credited with voting on his or her voter registration record.
RCW 29A.92.040 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 92 / Section 040
RCW 29A.92.040: Voluntary change to electoral system—Authorized.
Status: in_force

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(1) A political subdivision that conducts an election pursuant to state, county, or local law, is authorized to change its electoral system, including, but not limited to, implementing a district-based election system, or increasing the number of elected officials on a county commission as authorized by RCW 29A.92.115 , to remedy a potential violation of RCW 29A.92.020 . (2) If a political subdivision invokes its authority under this section to implement a district-based election system, the districts shall be drawn in a manner consistent with RCW 29A.92.050 .
RCW 29A.92.020 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 92 / Section 020
RCW 29A.92.020: Method of election—Equal opportunity for protected class.
Status: in_force

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As provided in RCW 29A.92.030 , no method of electing the governing body of a political subdivision may be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of members of a protected class or classes to have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice as a result of the dilution or abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class or classes.
RCW 29A.08.510 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 510
RCW 29A.08.510: Death.
Status: in_force

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The registrations of deceased voters may be canceled from voter registration lists as follows: (1) Periodically, the registrar of vital statistics of the state shall prepare a list of persons who resided in each county, for whom a death certificate was transmitted to the registrar and was not included on a previous list, and shall supply the list to the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall compare this list with the registration records and cancel the registrations of deceased voters. (2) In addition, each county auditor may also use government agencies and newspaper obituary articles as a source of information for identifying deceased voters and canceling a registration. The auditor must verify the identity of the voter by matching the voter's date of birth or an address. The auditor shall record the date and source of the information in the cancellation records. (3) In addition, any registered voter may sign a statement, subject to the penalties of perjury, to the effect that to his or her personal knowledge or belief another registered voter is deceased. This statement may be filed with the county auditor or the secretary of state. Upon the receipt of such signed statement, the county auditor or the secretary of state shall cancel the registration from the official state voter registration list.
RCW 29A.04.235 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 235
RCW 29A.04.235: Election laws for county auditors.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall ensure that each county auditor is provided with the most recent version of the election laws of the state, as contained in this title. Where amendments have been enacted after the last compilation of the election laws, he or she shall ensure that each county auditor receives a copy of those amendments before the next primary or election.
RCW 29A.84.660 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 660
RCW 29A.84.660: Unqualified persons voting.
Status: in_force

Any person who knows that he or she does not possess the legal qualifications of a voter and who votes at any primary or special or general election authorized by law to be held in this state for any office whatever is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.72.200 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 72 / Section 200
RCW 29A.72.200: Petitions—Destruction on final refusal.
Status: in_force

If no appeal is taken from the refusal of the secretary of state to file a petition within the time prescribed, or if an appeal is taken and the secretary of state is not required to file the petition by the mandate of either the superior or the supreme court, the secretary of state shall destroy it.
RCW 29A.84.650 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 650
RCW 29A.84.650: Repeaters.
Status: in_force

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(1) Any person who intentionally votes or attempts to vote in this state more than once at any election, or who intentionally votes or attempts to vote in both this state and another state at any election, is guilty of a class C felony. (2) Any person who recklessly or negligently violates this section commits a class 1 civil infraction as provided in RCW 7.80.120 .
RCW 29A.04.043 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 043
RCW 29A.04.043: Election.
Status: in_force

"Election" when used alone means a general election except where the context indicates that a special election is included. "Election" when used without qualification does not include a primary.
RCW 29B.10.270 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 270
RCW 29B.10.270: Gift.
Status: in_force

"Gift" has the definition in RCW 42.52.150 .
RCW 29A.08.230 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 230
RCW 29A.08.230: Oath of applicant.
Status: in_force

For all voter registrations, the registrant shall sign the following oath: "I declare that the facts on this voter registration form are true. I am a citizen of the United States, I will have lived at this address in Washington for at least thirty days immediately before the next election at which I vote, and I am at least sixteen years old. I am not disqualified from voting due to a court order, and I am not currently serving a sentence of total confinement under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction, and I am not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction."
RCW 29A.12.050 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 050
RCW 29A.12.050: Approval by secretary of state required.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to use in conducting any primary or election, the secretary of state must approve systems used in the conduct of elections, including: (a) Voting systems, voting devices, or vote tallying systems, unless approved under this chapter or the former chapter 29.34 RCW before March 22, 1982; and (b) Any mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment or platform, including software, firmware, or hardware that is used: (i) In issuing a ballot; (ii) To facilitate voters' response to a required notice; (iii) To provide an electronic means for submission of a ballot declaration signature under RCW 29A.60.165 ; or (iv) To issue, authenticate, or validate voter identification. (2) The secretary of state may, after review, determine that a modification, change, or improvement to any voting system or component of a system does not require a full reexamination or reapproval by the secretary of state under RCW 29A.12.020 .
RCW 29A.84.110 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 110
RCW 29A.84.110: Officials' violations.
Status: in_force

If any county auditor or registration assistant, including government agency employees providing voter registration services under the requirements of state law or the national voter registration act of 1993: (1) Willfully neglects or refuses to perform any duty required by law in connection with the registration of voters; or (2) Willfully neglects or refuses to perform such duty in the manner required by voter registration law; or (3) Enters or causes or permits to be entered on the voter registration records the name of any person in any other manner or at any other time than as prescribed by voter registration law or enters or causes or permits to be entered on such records the name of any person not entitled to be thereon; or (4) Destroys, mutilates, conceals, changes, or alters any registration record in connection therewith except as authorized by voter registration law, that person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.56.440 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 440
RCW 29A.56.440: Time and place for convention.
Status: in_force

The convention shall be held not less than five nor more than eight months from the date of the first publication of the proclamation provided for in RCW 29A.56.420 . It shall be held in the chambers of the state house of representatives unless the governor shall select some other place at the state capitol.
RCW 29A.04.086 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 086
RCW 29A.04.086: Major political party.
Status: in_force

"Major political party" means a political party whose nominees for president and vice president received at least five percent of the total vote cast at the last presidential election. A political party qualifying as a major political party under this section retains such status until the next presidential election at which the presidential and vice presidential candidates of that party do not achieve at least five percent of the vote.
RCW 29A.84.250 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 250
RCW 29A.84.250: Violations—Corrupt practices—Initiative, referendum petitions.
Status: in_force

Every person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who: (1) For any consideration or gratuity or promise thereof, signs or declines to sign any initiative or referendum petition; or (2) Provides or receives consideration for soliciting or procuring signatures on an initiative or referendum petition if any part of the consideration is based upon the number of signatures solicited or procured, or offers to provide or agrees to receive such consideration any of which is based on the number of signatures solicited or procured; or (3) Gives or offers any consideration or gratuity to any person to induce him or her to sign or not to sign or to vote for or against any initiative or referendum measure; or (4) Interferes with or attempts to interfere with the right of any voter to sign or not to sign an initiative or referendum petition or with the right to vote for or against an initiative or referendum measure by threats, intimidation, or any other corrupt means or practice; or (5) Receives, handles, distributes, pays out, or gives away, directly or indirectly, money or any other thing of value contributed by or received from any person, firm, association, or corporation whose residence or principal office is, or the majority of whose members or stockholders have their residence outside, the state of Washington, for any service rendered for the purpose of aiding in procuring signatures upon any initiative or referendum petition or for the purpose of aiding in the adoption or rejection of any initiative or referendum measure. This subsection does not apply to or prohibit any activity that is properly reported in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 42.17A RCW. A gross misdemeanor under this section is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.60.060 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 60 / Section 060
RCW 29A.60.060: Results after close of voting.
Status: in_force

After the close of voting at 8:00 p.m., the county auditor must directly load the results from any direct recording electronic memory pack into the central accumulator.
RCW 29A.04.575 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 575
RCW 29A.04.575: Visits to elections offices, facilities.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state, or any staff of the elections division of the office of secretary of state, may make unannounced on-site visits to county election offices and facilities to observe the handling, processing, counting, or tabulation of ballots.
RCW 29A.08.440 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 440
RCW 29A.08.440: Voter name change.
Status: in_force

A registered voter who changes his or her name shall notify the county auditor regarding the name change by submitting a notice clearly identifying the name under which he or she is registered to vote, the voter's new name, and the voter's residence, and providing a signature of the new name, or by submitting a voter registration application.
RCW 29A.36.080 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 080
RCW 29A.36.080: Local measures—Ballot title—Notice.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of a ballot title of a question to be submitted to the people of a county or municipality, the county auditor shall provide notice of the exact language of the ballot title to the persons proposing the measure, the county or municipality, and to any other person requesting a copy of the ballot title.
RCW 29A.84.640 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 640
RCW 29A.84.640: Solicitation of bribe by voter.
Status: in_force

Any person who solicits, requests, or demands, directly or indirectly, any reward or thing of value or the promise thereof in exchange for his or her vote or in exchange for the vote of any other person for or against any candidate or for or against any ballot measure to be voted upon at a primary or special or general election is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.08.515 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 08 / Section 515
RCW 29A.08.515: Guardianship.
Status: in_force

Upon receiving official notice that a court has imposed a guardianship for a person under RCW 11.130.265 and has determined that the person is incompetent for the purpose of rationally exercising the right to vote, if the person subject to guardianship is a registered voter in the county, the county auditor shall cancel that person's voter registration.
RCW 29B.25.010 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 25 / Section 010
RCW 29B.25.010: Application of chapter—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title relating to the financing of election campaigns shall apply in all election campaigns other than (1) for precinct committee officer; (2) for a federal elective office; and (3) for an office of a political subdivision of the state that does not encompass a whole county and that contains fewer than 5,000 registered voters as of the date of the most recent general election in the subdivision, unless required by RCW 29B.20.070 (2) through (5) and (7).
RCW 29A.12.080 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 080
RCW 29A.12.080: Requirements for approval.
Status: in_force

No voting device shall be approved by the secretary of state unless it: (1) Secures to the voter secrecy in the act of voting; (2) Permits the voter to vote for any person for any office and upon any measure that he or she has the right to vote for; (3) Correctly registers all votes cast for any and all persons and for or against any and all measures; (4) Provides that a vote for more than one candidate cannot be cast by one single operation of the voting device or vote tally system except when voting for president and vice president of the United States; and (5) Except for functions or capabilities unique to this state, has been tested and certified by an independent testing authority designated by the United States election assistance commission.
RCW 29A.84.545 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 545
RCW 29A.84.545: Paper record from direct recording electronic voting device—Removing from voting center.
Status: in_force

Anyone who, without authorization, removes from a voting center a paper record produced by a direct recording electronic voting device is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 29A.64.050 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 64 / Section 050
RCW 29A.64.050: Partial recount requiring complete recount.
Status: in_force

When a partial recount of votes cast for an office or issue changes the result of the election, the canvassing board or the secretary of state, if the office or issue is being recounted at his or her direction, shall order a complete recount of all ballots cast for the office or issue for the jurisdiction in question. This recount will be conducted in a manner consistent with RCW 29A.64.021 .
RCW 29A.84.140 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 84 / Section 140
RCW 29A.84.140: Unqualified registration.
Status: in_force

A person who knows that he or she does not possess the legal qualifications of a voter and who registers to vote is guilty of a class C felony. This section does not apply to persons age sixteen or seventeen signing up to register to vote as authorized under RCW 29A.08.170 or 29A.08.355 (2).
RCW 29A.04.001 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 001
RCW 29A.04.001: Scope of definitions.
Status: in_force

Words and phrases as defined in this chapter, wherever used in Title 29A RCW, shall have the meaning as in this chapter ascribed to them, unless where used the context thereof shall clearly indicate to the contrary or unless otherwise defined in the chapter of which they are a part.
RCW 29B.50.070 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 50 / Section 070
RCW 29B.50.070: Special reports—Lobbyists—Late contributions or large totals.
Status: in_force

Any lobbyist registered under RCW 29B.50.010 , any person who lobbies, and any lobbyist's employer making a contribution or an aggregate of contributions to a single entity that is one thousand dollars or more during a special reporting period, as specified in RCW 29B.25.140 , before a primary or general election shall file one or more special reports in the same manner and to the same extent that a contributing political committee must file under RCW 29B.25.140 .
RCW 29A.92.110 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 92 / Section 110
RCW 29A.92.110: Court-ordered remedies—District-based remedies—New elections.
Status: in_force

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(1) After finding a violation of RCW 29A.92.020 or upon stipulation of the parties, the court may order appropriate remedies including, but not limited to, the imposition of a district-based election system or expansion of the number of elected county commissioners if authorized by RCW 29A.92.115 . In tailoring a remedy, the court shall consider proposed remedies by the parties and may not give deference to a proposed remedy only because it is proposed by the political subdivision. The court may not approve a remedy that violates this chapter. (2) If the court orders a district-based remedy, the court must approve proposed district boundaries prior to their implementation. The court must determine that the proposed district boundaries will not violate this chapter. (3) Implementation of a district-based remedy is not precluded by the fact that members of a protected class do not constitute a numerical majority within a proposed district-based election district. If, in tailoring a remedy, the court orders the implementation of a district-based election district where the members of the protected class are not a numerical majority, the court shall do so in a manner that provides the protected class an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. The court may also approve a district-based election system that provides the protected class the opportunity to join in a coalition of two or more protected classes to elect candidates of their choice if there is demonstrated political cohesion among the protected classes. (4) In tailoring a remedy after a finding of a violation of RCW 29A.92.020 or upon stipulation of the parties: (a) If the court's order providing a remedy or approving proposed districts, whichever is later, is issued during the period of time between the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November and on or before January 15th of the following year, the court shall order new elections, conducted pursuant to the remedy, to occur at the next succeeding general election. If a special filing period is required, filings for that office shall be reopened for a period of three business days, such three-day period to be fixed by the filing officer. (b) If the court's order providing a remedy or approving proposed districts, whichever is later, is issued during the period of time between January 16th and on or before the first Monday of November, the next election will occur as scheduled and organized under the current electoral system, but the court shall order new elections to occur pursuant to the remedy at the general election the following calendar year. (c) The remedy may provide for the political subdivision to hold elections for the members of its governing body at the same time as regularly scheduled elections for statewide or federal offices. All positions on the governing body must stand for election at the next election for the governing body, scheduled pursuant to this subsection (4). The governing body may subsequently choose to stagger the terms of its positions. (5) Within thirty days of the conclusion of any action filed under RCW 29A.92.100 , the political subdivision must publish on the subdivision's website, the outcome and summary of the action, as well as the legal costs incurred by the subdivision. If the political subdivision does not have its own website, then it may publish on the county website.
RCW 29A.52.171 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 52 / Section 171
RCW 29A.52.171: Precinct committee officer—Filing—Ballot format—Party affiliation—Votes cast.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of precinct committee officer must be voted upon at the primary election in each even-numbered year. If no one files for the office, the office shall be filled in accordance with *RCW 29A.28.071 . If, after the last day to withdraw, only one candidate has filed for the office in a precinct, that candidate is deemed elected and the auditor shall issue a certificate of election. Only contested races may appear on the ballot. (2) The ballot format may be either a consolidated ballot or a physically separate ballot. If a consolidated ballot is used, the races for precinct committee officer must be clearly delineated from other races on the ballot. If a physically separate ballot is used, it must be distinguishable from the top two primary ballot. If the ballot is returned in the return envelope provided, but outside of the security envelope, it shall not be grounds to invalidate the ballot. (3) The following instructions must appear on the ballot: "In order to vote for precinct committee officer, a partisan office, you must affirm that you are a Democrat or a Republican and may vote only for one candidate from the party you select. Your vote for a candidate affirms your affiliation with the same party as the candidate. This preference is private and will not be matched to your name or shared." (4) Party affiliation is affirmed by including the following statement after the name of each candidate: "I affirm I am a Democrat." if the candidate is a Democrat, or "I affirm I am a Republican." if the candidate is a Republican. (5) If a voter votes for candidates from both parties, the votes cast in the election for precinct committee officer on that ballot will not be tabulated and reported.
RCW 29A.56.170 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 56 / Section 170
RCW 29A.56.170: Petition—Size.
Status: in_force

Each recall petition at the time of circulating, signing, and filing with the officer with whom it is to be filed, must consist of not more than five sheets with numbered lines for not more than twenty signatures on each sheet, with the prescribed warning, title, and form of petition on each sheet, and a full, true, and correct copy of the original statement of the charges against the officer referred to therein, printed on sheets of paper of like size and quality as the petition, firmly fastened together.
RCW 29A.68.030 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 68 / Section 030
RCW 29A.68.030: Affidavit of error or omission—Contents—Witnesses.
Status: in_force

An affidavit of an elector filed pursuant to RCW 29A.68.013 (3) must set forth specifically: (1) The name of the contestant and that he or she is a registered voter in the county, district or precinct, as the case may be, in which the office or measure is to be exercised; (2) The name of the person whose right is being contested or the name of the measure being contested; (3) The office; (4) The particular causes of the contest. No statement of contest may be dismissed for want of form if the particular causes of contest are alleged with sufficient certainty. The person charged with the error or omission must be given the opportunity to call any witness, including the candidate.
RCW 29A.04.073 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 073
RCW 29A.04.073: General election.
Status: in_force

"General election" means an election required to be held on a fixed date recurring at regular intervals.
RCW 29B.10.380 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 10 / Section 380
RCW 29B.10.380: Ministerial functions.
Status: in_force

"Ministerial functions" means an act or duty carried out as part of the duties of an administrative office without exercise of personal judgment or discretion.
RCW 29B.40.030 — Washington Code / Title 29B / Chapter 40 / Section 030
RCW 29B.40.030: Candidates for judicial office—Special elections to fill vacancies—Contribution limits—Adjustments.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may make contributions to a candidate for judicial office that in the aggregate exceed *one thousand six hundred dollars for each election in which the candidate is on the ballot or appears as a write-in candidate. Contributions made with respect to a primary may not be made after the date of the primary. However, contributions to a candidate or a candidate's authorized committee may be made with respect to a primary until 30 days after the primary, subject to the following limitations: (a) The candidate lost the primary; (b) the candidate's authorized committee has insufficient funds to pay debts outstanding as of the date of the primary; and (c) the contributions may only be raised and spent to satisfy the outstanding debt. Contributions made with respect to a general election may not be made after the final day of the applicable election cycle. (2) This section through RCW 29B.40.220 apply to a special election conducted to fill a vacancy in an office. However, the contributions made to a candidate or received by a candidate for a primary or special election conducted to fill such a vacancy will not be counted toward any of the limitations that apply to the candidate or to contributions made to the candidate for any other primary or election. (3) No person may accept contributions that exceed the contribution limitations provided in this section. (4) The dollar limits in this section must be adjusted according to RCW 29B.20.050 .
RCW 29A.36.101 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 36 / Section 101
RCW 29A.36.101: Names on primary ballot.
Status: in_force

Except for the candidates for president and vice president, or for a partisan or nonpartisan office for which no primary is required, the names of all candidates who, under this title, filed a declaration of candidacy must appear on the appropriate ballot at the primary throughout the jurisdiction for which they filed.
RCW 29A.12.110 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 12 / Section 110
RCW 29A.12.110: Record of programming—Devices sealed.
Status: in_force

In preparing a voting device for a primary or election, a record shall be made of the programming installed in each device. Except where provided by a rule adopted under RCW 29A.04.611 , after being prepared for a primary or election, each device shall be sealed with a uniquely numbered seal. The programmed memory pack for each voting device must be sealed into the device during final preparation and logic and accuracy testing. Except in the case of a device breakdown or error in programming, the memory pack must remain sealed in the device until after 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary, special election, or general election.
RCW 29A.04.206 — Washington Code / Title 29A / Chapter 04 / Section 206
RCW 29A.04.206: Voters' rights.
Status: in_force

(1) The rights of Washington voters are protected by its constitution and laws and include the following fundamental rights: (a) The right of qualified voters to vote at all elections; (b) The right of absolute secrecy of the vote. No voter may be required to disclose political faith or adherence in order to vote; (c) The right to cast a vote for any candidate for each office without any limitation based on party preference or affiliation, of either the voter or the candidate. (2) Nothing in subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this section alters or supersedes RCW 29A.56.020 through 29A.56.050 , which govern presidential primary elections.