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WA Rev Code § 29A.56.650 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.650 - Multiple certificates of nomination.

RCW 29A.56.650 Multiple certificates of nomination.(1) If two or more valid certificates of nomination are filed purporting to nominate different candidates for the same position using the same party name, the filing officer must give effect to both certificates. If conflicting claims to the party name are not resolved either by mutual agreement or by a judicial determination of the right to the name, the candidates must be treated as independent candidates. Disputes over the right to the name must not be permitted to delay the printing of either ballots or a voters' pamphlet. Other candidates nominated by the same conventions may continue to use the partisan affiliation unless a court of competent jurisdiction directs otherwise.(2) A person affected may petition the superior court of the county in which the filing officer is located for a judicial determination of the right to the name of a minor political party, either before or after documents are filed with the filing officer. The court shall resolve the conflict between competing claims to the use of the same party name according to the following principles: (a) The prior established public use of the name during previous elections by a party composed of or led by the same individuals or individuals in documented succession; (b) prior established public use of the name earlier in the same election cycle; (c) the nomination of a more complete slate of candidates for a number of offices or in a number of different regions of the state; (d) documented affiliation with a national or statewide party organization with an established use of the name; (e) the first date of filing of a certificate of nomination; and (f) such other indicia of an established right to use of the name as the court may deem relevant. If more than one filing officer is involved, and one of them is the secretary of state, the petition must be filed in the superior court for Thurston county. Upon resolving the conflict between competing claims, the court may also address any ballot designation for the candidate who does not prevail.[ 2004 c 271 § 155. Formerly RCW 29A.20.171.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.660 - Presidential electors—Selection at convention.

RCW 29A.56.660 Presidential electors—Selection at convention.A minor political party or independent candidate convention nominating candidates for the offices of president and vice president of the United States shall, not later than ten days after the adjournment of the convention, submit a list of presidential electors to the office of the secretary of state. The list shall contain the names and the mailing addresses of the persons selected and shall be verified by the presiding officer of the convention.[ 2004 c 271 § 156. Formerly RCW 29A.20.181.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.670 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.670 - Certificate of nomination—Checking signatures—Appeal of determination.

RCW 29A.56.670 Certificate of nomination—Checking signatures—Appeal of determination.Upon the receipt of the certificate of nomination, the secretary of state shall check the certificate and canvass the signatures on the accompanying nominating petitions to determine if the requirements of RCW 29A.56.640 have been met. Once the determination has been made, the secretary of state shall notify the presiding officer of the convention and any other persons requesting the notification , of his or her decision regarding the sufficiency of the certificate or the nominating petitions. Any appeal regarding the secretary's determination must be filed with the superior court of Thurston county not later than five days from the date the determination is made, and shall be heard and finally disposed of by the court within five days of the filing. Nominating petitions shall not be available for public inspection or copying.[ 2013 c 11 § 29; 2004 c 271 § 157. Formerly RCW 29A.20.191.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.010 - Conduct of elections—Canvass.

RCW 29A.60.010 Conduct of elections—Canvass.All elections, whether special or general, held under RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330 must be conducted by the county auditor as ex officio county supervisor of elections and, except as provided in RCW 29A.60.240, the returns canvassed by the county canvassing board.[ 2013 c 11 § 59; 2003 c 111 § 1501; 1965 c 123 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.13.040. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 6; 1955 c 55 § 3; 1951 c 257 § 4; 1951 c 101 § 4; 1949 c 161 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5153-1. Formerly RCW 29.13.040.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.040 - Rejection of ballots or parts—Write-in votes.

RCW 29A.60.040 Rejection of ballots or parts—Write-in votes.A ballot is invalid and no votes on that ballot may be counted if it is found folded together with another ballot.Those parts of a ballot are invalid and no votes may be counted for those issues or offices where more votes are cast for the office or issue than are permitted by law; write-in votes do not contain all of the information required under RCW 29A.60.021; or that issue or office is not marked with sufficient definiteness to determine the voter's choice or intention. No write-in vote may be rejected due to a variation in the form of the name if the canvassing board can determine the issue for or against which or the person and the office for which the voter intended to vote.[ 2011 c 10 § 47; 2009 c 414 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 1504. Prior: 1999 c 158 § 13; 1999 c 157 § 4; 1990 c 59 § 56; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 88; 1973 1st ex.s. c 121 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 101 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.54.050; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 3091; 1865 p 38 § 2; RRS § 5336. (ii) 1895 c 156 § 10; 1889 p 411 § 29; RRS § 5294. (iii) 1905 c 39 § 1, part; 1889 p 405 § 15, part; RRS § 5272, part. (iv) 1895 c 156 § 11, part; 1886 p 128 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 3079, part; 1865 p 34 § 4, part; RRS § 5323, part. Formerly RCW 29.54.050.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.050 - Questions on validity of ballot—Rejection—Preservation and return.

RCW 29A.60.050 Questions on validity of ballot—Rejection—Preservation and return.Whenever the counting center personnel have a question about the validity of a ballot or the votes for an office or issue that they are unable to resolve, they shall prepare and sign a concise record of the facts in question or dispute. These ballots shall be delivered to the canvassing board for processing. A ballot is not considered rejected until the canvassing board has rejected the ballot individually, or the ballot was included in a batch or on a report of ballots that was rejected in its entirety by the canvassing board. All ballots shall be preserved in the same manner as valid ballots for that primary or election.[ 2011 c 10 § 48; 2005 c 243 § 13; 2003 c 111 § 1505. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 57; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 89; 1965 c 9 § 29.54.060; prior: Code 1881 § 3080, part; 1865 p 34 § 5, part; RRS § 5324, part. Formerly RCW 29.54.060.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.060 - Results after close of voting.

RCW 29A.60.060 Results after close of voting.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.[ 2013 c 11 § 60; 2011 c 10 § 49; 2003 c 111 § 1506. Prior: 1999 c 158 § 12. Formerly RCW 29.54.097.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.070 - Returns, precinct and cumulative—Delivery.

RCW 29A.60.070 Returns, precinct and cumulative—Delivery.The county auditor shall produce cumulative and precinct returns for each primary and election and deliver them to the canvassing board for verification and certification. The precinct and cumulative returns of any primary or election are public records under chapter 42.56 RCW.Cumulative returns for state offices, judicial offices, the United States senate, and congress must be electronically transmitted to the secretary of state immediately.[ 2005 c 274 § 249; 2005 c 243 § 14; 2003 c 111 § 1507. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 60. Formerly RCW 29.54.105.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2005 c 243 § 14 and by 2005 c 274 § 249, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.090 - Voting systems—Maintenance of documents.

RCW 29A.60.090 Voting systems—Maintenance of documents.In counties using voting systems, the county auditor shall maintain the following documents for at least sixty days after the primary or election:(1) Sample ballot formats together with a record of the format or formats assigned to each precinct;(2) All programming material related to the control of the vote tallying system for that primary or election; and(3) All test materials used to verify the accuracy of the tabulating equipment as required by RCW 29A.12.130.[ 2003 c 111 § 1509. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 61; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 94. Formerly RCW 29.54.170.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.095 - Electronic voting devices—Record maintenance.

RCW 29A.60.095 Electronic voting devices—Record maintenance.(1) The electronic record produced and counted by electronic voting devices is the official record of each vote for election purposes. The paper record produced under RCW 29A.12.085 must be stored and maintained for use only in the following circumstances:(a) In the event of a manual recount;(b) By order of the county canvassing board;(c) By order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or(d) For use in the random audit of results described in RCW 29A.60.185.(2) When such paper record is used in any of the circumstances listed in subsection (1) of this section, it shall be the official record of the election.[ 2005 c 242 § 3.]NOTES:Required: RCW 29A.12.085.Unauthorized removal of paper record from voting center: RCW 29A.84.545.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.100 - Votes by stickers, printed labels, rejected.

RCW 29A.60.100 Votes by stickers, printed labels, rejected.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.[ 2003 c 111 § 1510. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 46; 1965 ex.s. c 101 § 16. Formerly RCW 29.51.175.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.110 - Ballot containers, sealing, opening.

RCW 29A.60.110 Ballot containers, sealing, opening.(1) Immediately after their tabulation, all ballots counted at a ballot counting center must be sealed in containers that identify the primary or election and be retained for at least sixty days or according to federal law, whichever is longer.(2) In the presence of major party observers who are available, ballots may be removed from the sealed containers at the elections department and consolidated into one sealed container for storage purposes. The containers may only be opened by the canvassing board as part of the canvass, to conduct recounts, to conduct a random check under RCW 29A.60.170, to conduct an audit under RCW 29A.60.185, or by order of the superior court in a contest or election dispute. If the canvassing board opens a ballot container, it shall make a full record of the additional tabulation or examination made of the ballots. This record must be added to any other record of the canvassing process in that county.[ 2018 c 218 § 4; 2013 c 11 § 61; 2011 c 10 § 50; 2003 c 111 § 1511; 1999 c 158 § 14; 1990 c 59 § 59. Formerly RCW 29.54.075.]NOTES:Intent—2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185.Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.120 - Counting ballots—Official returns.

RCW 29A.60.120 Counting ballots—Official returns.(1) All voted ballots must be manually inspected for damage, write-in votes, and incorrect or incomplete marks. If it is found that any ballot is damaged so that it cannot properly be counted by the vote tallying system, a true duplicate copy must be made of the damaged ballot in the presence of witnesses and substituted for the damaged ballot. All damaged ballots must be kept by the county auditor until sixty days after the primary or election or according to federal law, whichever is longer.(2) The returns produced by the vote tallying system, to which have been added the counts of questioned ballots, and write-in votes, constitute the official returns of the primary or election in that county.[ 2011 c 10 § 51; 2003 c 111 § 1512; 1999 c 158 § 15; 1990 c 59 § 33; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 74. Formerly RCW 29.54.085, 29.34.167.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.125 - Damaged ballots.

RCW 29A.60.125 Damaged ballots.If inspection of the ballot reveals a physically damaged ballot or ballot that may be otherwise unreadable or uncountable by the tabulating system, the county auditor may refer the ballot to the county canvassing board or duplicate the ballot if so authorized by the county canvassing board. The voter's original ballot may not be altered. A ballot may be duplicated only if the intent of the voter's marks on the ballot is clear and the electronic voting equipment might not otherwise properly tally the ballot to reflect the intent of the voter. Ballots must be duplicated by teams of two or more people working together. When duplicating ballots, the county auditor shall take the following steps to create and maintain an audit trail of the action taken:(1) Each original ballot and duplicate ballot must be assigned the same unique control number, with the number being marked upon the face of each ballot, to ensure that each duplicate ballot may be tied back to the original ballot;(2) A log must be kept of the ballots duplicated, which must at least include:(a) The control number of each original ballot and the corresponding duplicate ballot;(b) The initials of at least two people who participated in the duplication of each ballot; and(c) The total number of ballots duplicated.Original and duplicate ballots must be sealed in secure storage at all times, except during duplication, inspection by the canvassing board, tabulation, or to conduct an audit under RCW 29A.60.185.[ 2018 c 218 § 8; 2005 c 243 § 10.]NOTES:Intent—2018 c 218: See note following RCW 29A.60.185.
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.130 - Certificate not withheld for informality in returns.

RCW 29A.60.130 Certificate not withheld for informality in returns.No certificate shall be withheld on account of any defect or informality in the returns of any election, if it can with reasonable certainty be ascertained from such return what office is intended, and who is entitled to such certificate, nor shall any commission be withheld by the governor on account of any defect or informality of any return made to the office of the secretary of state.[ 2003 c 111 § 1513. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.27.120; prior: Code 1881 § 3102; 1865 p 41 § 13; RRS § 5347. Formerly RCW 29.27.120.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.140 - Canvassing board—Membership—Authority—Delegation of authority—Rule making.

RCW 29A.60.140 Canvassing board—Membership—Authority—Delegation of authority—Rule making.(1) Members of the county canvassing board are the county auditor, who is the chair, the county prosecuting attorney, and the chair of the county legislative body. If a member of the board is not available to carry out the duties of the board, then the auditor may designate a deputy auditor, the prosecutor may designate a deputy prosecuting attorney, and the chair of the county legislative body may designate another member of the county legislative body or, in a county with a population over one million, an employee of the legislative body who reports directly to the chair. An "employee of the legislative body" means an individual who serves in any of the following positions: Chief of staff; legal counsel; clerk of the council; policy staff director; and any successor positions to these positions should these original positions be changed. Any such designation may be made on an election-by-election basis or may be on a permanent basis until revoked by the designating authority. Any such designation must be in writing, and if for a specific election, must be filed with the county auditor not later than the day before the first day duties are to be undertaken by the canvassing board. If the designation is permanent until revoked by the designating authority, then the designation must be on file in the county auditor's office no later than the day before the first day the designee is to undertake the duties of the canvassing board. Members of the county canvassing board designated by the county auditor, county prosecuting attorney, or chair of the county legislative body shall complete training as provided in RCW 29A.04.540 and shall take an oath of office similar to that taken by county auditors and deputy auditors in the performance of their duties.(2) The county canvassing board may adopt rules that delegate in writing to the county auditor or the county auditor's staff the performance of any task assigned by law to the canvassing board.(3) The county canvassing board may not delegate the responsibility of certifying the returns of a primary or election, of determining the validity of challenged ballots, or of determining the validity of provisional ballots referred to the board by the county auditor.(4) The county canvassing board shall adopt administrative rules to facilitate and govern the canvassing process in that jurisdiction.(5) Meetings of the county canvassing board are public meetings under chapter 42.30 RCW. All rules adopted by the county canvassing board must be adopted in a public meeting under chapter 42.30 RCW, and once adopted must be available to the public to review and copy under chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2008 c 308 § 1; 2005 c 274 § 250; 2003 c 111 § 1514.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.150 - Procedure when member a candidate.

RCW 29A.60.150 Procedure when member a candidate.The members of the county canvassing board may not include individuals who are candidates for an office to be voted upon at the primary or election. If no individual is available to serve on the canvassing board who is not a candidate at the primary or election the individual who is a candidate must not make decisions regarding the determination of a voter's intent with respect to a vote cast for that specific office; the decision must be made by the other two members of the board. If the two disagree, the vote must not be counted unless the number of those votes could affect the result of the primary or election, in which case the secretary of state or a designee shall make the decision on those votes. This section does not restrict participation in decisions as to the acceptance or rejection of entire ballots, unless the office in question is the only one for which the voter cast a vote.[ 2003 c 111 § 1515; 1995 c 139 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.62.030. Prior: 1957 c 195 § 16; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 3098; 1865 p 39 § 8; RRS § 5345. (ii) 1919 c 163 § 21, part; Code 1881 § 3095, part; 1868 p 20 § 1, part; 1865 p 39 § 6, part; RRS § 5340, part. Formerly RCW 29.62.030.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.60.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.60 - Canvassing.|29A.60.160 - Ballots—Processing, canvassing.

RCW 29A.60.160 Ballots—Processing, canvassing.(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.[ 2016 c 134 § 2; 2013 c 11 § 62; 2011 c 10 § 53; (2011 c 10 § 52 expired July 1, 2013); 2007 c 373 § 2; (2007 c 373 § 1 expired July 1, 2013). Prior: 2005 c 243 § 15; (2005 c 153 § 11 expired July 1, 2013); 2003 c 111 § 1516; 1999 c 259 § 4; 1995 c 139 § 2; 1987 c 54 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.62.020; prior: 1957 c 195 § 15; prior: 1919 c 163 § 21, part; Code 1881 § 3095, part; 1868 p 20 § 1, part; 1865 p 39 § 6, part; RRS § 5340, part. Formerly RCW 29.62.020.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 10 §§ 53 and 58: "Sections 53 and 58 of this act take effect July 1, 2013." [ 2011 c 10 § 88.]Expiration date—2011 c 10 §§ 52 and 57: "Sections 52 and 57 of this act expire July 1, 2013." [ 2011 c 10 § 89.]Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—2007 c 373 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect July 1, 2013." [ 2007 c 373 § 5.]Expiration date—2007 c 373 § 1: "Section 1 of this act expires July 1, 2013." [ 2007 c 373 § 4.]Expiration date—2005 c 153 §§ 11 and 12: "Sections 11 and 12 of this act expire July 1, 2013." [ 2005 c 153 § 14.]Absentee ballots, canvassing: RCW 29A.40.110.