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WA Rev Code § 29A.52.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.220 - No nonpartisan office primary permitted—Procedure—No primary for the office of commissioner of park and recreation district, office of cemetery district commissioner—Names of candidates.

RCW 29A.52.220 No nonpartisan office primary permitted—Procedure—No primary for the office of commissioner of park and recreation district, office of cemetery district commissioner—Names of candidates.(1) No primary may be held for any single position in any nonpartisan office if, after the last day allowed for candidates to withdraw, there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. The county auditor shall as soon as possible notify all the candidates so affected that the office for which they filed will not appear on the primary ballot.(2) No primary may be held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district or for the office of cemetery district commissioner.(3) Names of candidates for offices that do not appear on the primary ballot shall be printed upon the general election ballot in the manner specified by RCW 29A.36.131.[ 2013 c 195 § 1; 2005 c 153 § 10; 2003 c 111 § 1306. Prior: 1998 c 19 § 1; 1996 c 324 § 1; 1990 c 59 § 90; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.21.015; prior: 1955 c 101 § 2; 1955 c 4 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.21.015.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 195: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 10, 2013]." [ 2013 c 195 § 3.]Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120: See note following RCW 29A.52.210.
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.231 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.231 - Nonpartisan offices specified.

RCW 29A.52.231 Nonpartisan offices specified.The offices of superintendent of public instruction, justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, and judge of the district court shall be nonpartisan and the candidates therefor shall be nominated and elected as such.All city, town, and special purpose district elective offices shall be nonpartisan and the candidates therefor shall be nominated and elected as such.[ 2004 c 271 § 174.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.240 - Special election to fill unexpired term.

RCW 29A.52.240 Special election to fill unexpired term.Whenever it is necessary to hold a special election to fill an unexpired term of an elective office of any city, town, or district, the special election must be held in concert with the next general election that is to be held by the respective city, town, or district concerned for the purpose of electing officers to full terms. This section does not apply to any city of the first class whose charter provision relating to elections to fill unexpired terms are inconsistent with this section.[ 2003 c 111 § 1308; 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.21.410.]NOTES:Severability—1972 ex.s. c 61: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1972 ex.s. c 61 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.321 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.321 - Certification of candidates.

RCW 29A.52.321 Certification of candidates.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.[ 2013 c 11 § 52; 2004 c 271 § 146.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.330 - Constitutional amendments and state measures—Notice method.

RCW 29A.52.330 Constitutional amendments and state measures—Notice method.Subject to the availability of funds appropriated specifically for that purpose, the secretary of state shall publish notice of the proposed constitutional amendments and other state measures that are to be submitted to the people at a state general election up to four times during the four weeks immediately preceding that election in every legal newspaper in the state. The secretary of state shall supplement this publication with an equivalent amount of radio and television advertisements.[ 2003 c 111 § 1311. Prior: 1997 c 405 § 1; 1967 c 96 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.27.072; prior: 1961 c 176 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.27.072.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.340 - Constitutional amendments and state measures—Notice contents.

RCW 29A.52.340 Constitutional amendments and state measures—Notice contents.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.[ 2003 c 111 § 1312. Prior: 1997 c 405 § 2; 1967 c 96 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.27.074; prior: 1961 c 176 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.27.074.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.355 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.355 - Notice of election—Prior to mail-in registration deadline.

RCW 29A.52.355 Notice of election—Prior to mail-in registration deadline.(1) Notice for any state, county, district, or municipal primary or election, whether special or general, must be given by the county auditor between five and fifteen days prior to the deadline for mail-in registrations. The notice must be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation and must contain, at a minimum, the last date to register online or through the mail, the last date to transfer or update an existing registration, the last date to register in person for first-time voters, information on where a person can register, the type of election, the date of the election, how a voter can obtain a ballot, a list of all jurisdictions involved in the election, including positions and short titles for ballot measures appearing on the ballot, and the times and dates of any public meetings associated with the election. The notice shall also include where additional information regarding the election may be obtained. The notice of a primary held in an even-numbered year must indicate that the office of precinct committee officer is on the ballot. This is the only notice required for a state, county, district, or municipal primary or special or general election.(2) If the county or city chooses to mail a local voters' pamphlet as described in RCW 29A.32.210 to each residence, the notice required in this section need only include the last date to register online or through the mail, the last date to transfer or update an existing registration, the last date to register in person for first-time voters, information on where a person can register, and the times and dates of any public meetings associated with the election.[ 2013 c 11 § 53; 2011 c 10 § 45.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.360 - Ceremonial certificates of election to officers elected in single county or less.

RCW 29A.52.360 Ceremonial certificates of election to officers elected in single county or less.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.[ 2007 c 374 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 1314; 1965 c 9 § 29.27.100. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 8; prior: Code 1881 § 3096, part; 1866 p 6 § 2, part; 1865 p 39 § 7, part; RRS § 5343, part. Formerly RCW 29.27.100.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.52.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.52 - Primaries and Elections.|29A.52.370 - Certificates of election to other officers.

RCW 29A.52.370 Certificates of election to other officers.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.[ 2003 c 111 § 1315; 1965 c 9 § 29.27.110. Prior: (i) 1933 c 92 § 1; RRS § 5343-1. (ii) Code 1881 § 3100, part; No RRS. Formerly RCW 29.27.110.]NOTES:Judges of their own election and qualification—Quorum: State Constitution Art. 2 § 8.Returns of elections, canvass, etc.: State Constitution Art. 3 § 4.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.031 - Submission of candidates by parties.

RCW 29A.56.031 Submission of candidates by parties.(1) Each party must determine which candidates are to be placed on the presidential primary ballot for that party. The chair of each party must submit to the secretary of state the names of the candidates to appear on the ballot for that party no later than sixty-three days before the presidential primary. Once submitted, changes must not be made to the candidates that will appear on the ballot.(2) No later than the seventh day before the presidential nomination primary, the chair of each party must submit to the secretary of state the names of write-in candidates, if any, to be counted for that party.[ 2019 c 7 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.040 - Procedures—Ballot form and arrangement.

RCW 29A.56.040 Procedures—Ballot form and arrangement.(1) Except where necessary to accommodate the national or state rules of a major political party or where this chapter specifically provides otherwise, the presidential primary must be conducted in substantially the same manner as a state primary under this title.(2) The arrangement and form of presidential primary ballots must be established by administrative rule adopted under RCW 29A.04.620, and in consultation with the major political parties. Only the candidates who have been submitted under RCW 29A.56.031 may appear on the ballots.(3) Each party's ballot or portion of the ballot must list alphabetically the names of all candidates for the office of president for that party. The ballot must clearly indicate the political party of each candidate.(4) If requested by a party chair, the ballot for that party must contain a place for a voter to indicate a preference for having delegates to the party's national convention remain uncommitted. A request under this subsection must be submitted to the secretary of state no later than sixty-three days before the presidential primary.(5) A presidential primary ballot with votes for more than one candidate is void, and notice to this effect, stated in clear, simple language and printed in large type, must appear on the face of each presidential primary ballot or on or about each voting device.(6) Notice must be published in the manner required by RCW 29A.52.355.[ 2019 c 7 § 3; 2013 c 11 § 54; 2007 c 385 § 1; 2003 c 111 § 1404. Prior: 1995 1st sp.s. c 20 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.19.045.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 20: See note following RCW 29A.56.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.050 - Allocation of delegates—Party declarations.

RCW 29A.56.050 Allocation of delegates—Party declarations.(1) A major political party may, under national or state party rules, base the allocation of delegates from this state to the national nominating convention of that party in whole or in part on the participation in precinct caucuses and conventions conducted under the rules of that party.(2) If requested by a major political party, the secretary of state shall adopt rules under RCW 29A.04.620 to provide for any declaration required by that party.(3) Voters who subscribe to a specific political party declaration under this section may only vote for a candidate of that party. Each list of candidates on ballots must be readily distinguishable from the list of candidates for any other party. Votes cast by persons making these declarations must be tabulated and reported separately from other votes cast at the primary and may be used by a major political party in its allocation of delegates under the rules of that party.(4) For a political party that requires a specific voter declaration under this section, the secretary of state shall prescribe rules for providing, to the state and county committees of that political party, a copy of the declarations or a list of the voters who participated in the presidential nominating process of that party.[ 2019 c 7 § 4; 2003 c 111 § 1405. Prior: 1995 1st sp.s. c 20 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.19.055.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 20: See note following RCW 29A.56.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.060 - Costs.

RCW 29A.56.060 Costs.Subject to available funds specifically appropriated for this purpose, whenever a presidential primary is held as provided by this chapter, the state of Washington shall assume all costs of holding the primary if it is held alone. If any other election or elections are held at the same time, the state is liable only for a prorated share of the costs. The county auditor shall determine the costs, including the state's prorated share, if applicable, in the same manner as provided under RCW 29A.04.410 and shall file a certified claim with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall include in his or her biennial budget requests sufficient funds to carry out this section. Reimbursements for primary costs must be from appropriations specifically provided by law for that purpose.[ 2003 c 111 § 1406. Prior: 1995 1st sp.s. c 20 § 5; 1989 c 4 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 99). Formerly RCW 29.19.080.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 20: See note following RCW 29A.56.020.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.080 - Definitions.

RCW 29A.56.080 Definitions.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.[ 2019 c 143 § 2.]NOTES:Short title—2019 c 143: "This act may be known and cited as the uniform faithful presidential electors act." [ 2019 c 143 § 1.]Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: "In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it." [ 2019 c 143 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.082 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.082 - Designation of electors.

RCW 29A.56.082 Designation of electors.For each elector position in this state, a political party contesting the position, or an unaffiliated presidential candidate, shall submit to the secretary of state the names of two qualified individuals. One of the individuals must be designated "elector nominee" and the other "alternate elector nominee." Except as otherwise provided in RCW 29A.56.086 through 29A.56.092, this state's electors are the winning elector nominees under the laws of this state.[ 2019 c 143 § 3.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.084 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.084 - Pledge by electors.

RCW 29A.56.084 Pledge by electors.Each elector nominee and alternate elector nominee of a political party shall execute the following pledge: "If selected for the position of elector, I agree to serve and to mark my ballots for president and vice president for the nominees for those offices of the party that nominated me." Each elector nominee and alternate elector nominee of an unaffiliated presidential candidate shall execute the following pledge: "If selected for the position of elector as a nominee of an unaffiliated presidential candidate, I agree to serve and to mark my ballots for that candidate and for that candidate's vice presidential running mate." The executed pledges must accompany the submission of the corresponding names to the secretary of state.[ 2019 c 143 § 4.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.086 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.086 - Certificate of ascertainment.

RCW 29A.56.086 Certificate of ascertainment.In submitting this state's certificate of ascertainment as required by 3 U.S.C. Sec. 6, the governor shall certify this state's electors and state in the certificate that:(1) The electors will serve as electors unless a vacancy occurs in the office of elector before the end of the meeting at which elector votes are cast, in which case a substitute elector will fill the vacancy; and(2) If a substitute elector is appointed to fill a vacancy, the governor will submit an amended certificate of ascertainment stating the names on the final list of this state's electors.[ 2019 c 143 § 5.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.088 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.088 - Meeting of electors—Presiding officer—Elector vacancy.

RCW 29A.56.088 Meeting of electors—Presiding officer—Elector vacancy.(1) The secretary of state shall preside at the meeting of electors described in RCW 29A.56.090.(2) The position of an elector not present to vote is vacant. The secretary of state shall appoint an individual as a substitute elector to fill a vacancy as follows:(a) If the alternate elector is present to vote, by appointing the alternate elector for the vacant position;(b) If the alternate elector for the vacant position is not present to vote, by appointing an elector chosen by lot from among the alternate electors present to vote who were nominated by the same political party or unaffiliated presidential candidate;(c) If the number of alternate electors present to vote is insufficient to fill any vacant position pursuant to (a) and (b) of this subsection, by appointing any immediately available individual who is qualified to serve as an elector and chosen through nomination by and plurality vote of the remaining electors, including nomination and vote by a single elector if only one remains;(d) If there is a tie between at least two nominees for substitute elector in a vote conducted under (c) of this subsection, by appointing an elector chosen by lot from among those nominees; or(e) If all elector positions are vacant and cannot be filled pursuant to (a) through (d) of this subsection, by appointing a single presidential elector, with remaining vacant positions to be filled under (c) of this subsection and, if necessary, (d) of this subsection.(3) To qualify as a substitute elector under subsection (2) of this section, an individual who has not executed the pledge required under RCW 29A.56.084 shall execute the following pledge: "I agree to serve and to mark my ballots for president and vice president consistent with the pledge of the individual to whose elector position I have succeeded."[ 2019 c 143 § 6.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.090 - Voting by electors.

RCW 29A.56.090 Voting by electors.(1) At the time designated for elector voting and after all vacant positions have been filled under RCW 29A.56.088, the secretary of state shall provide each elector with a presidential and a vice presidential ballot. The elector shall mark the elector's presidential and vice presidential ballots with the elector's votes for the offices of president and vice president, respectively, along with the elector's signature and the elector's legibly printed name.(2) Except as otherwise provided by law of this state other than RCW 29A.56.080 through 29A.56.092, each elector shall present both completed ballots to the secretary of state, who shall examine the ballots and accept as cast all ballots of electors whose votes are consistent with their pledges executed under RCW 29A.56.084 or 29A.56.088(3). Except as otherwise provided by law of this state other than RCW 29A.56.080 through 29A.56.092, the secretary of state may not accept and may not count either an elector's presidential or vice presidential ballot if the elector has not marked both ballots or has marked a ballot in violation of the elector's pledge.(3) An elector who refuses to present a ballot, presents an unmarked ballot, or presents a ballot marked in violation of the elector's pledge executed under RCW 29A.56.084 or 29A.56.088(3) vacates the office of elector, creating a vacant position to be filled under RCW 29A.56.088.(4) The secretary of state shall distribute ballots to and collect ballots from a substitute elector and repeat the process under this section of examining ballots, declaring and filling vacant positions as required, and recording appropriately completed ballots from the substituted electors, until all of this state's electoral votes have been cast and recorded.[ 2019 c 143 § 7.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.