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WA Rev Code § 29A.04.139 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.139 - Recount.

RCW 29A.04.139 Recount."Recount" means the process of retabulating ballots and producing amended election returns based on that retabulation, even if the vote totals have not changed.[ 2003 c 111 § 124. Prior: 2001 c 225 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.01.136.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.145 - Registered voter.

RCW 29A.04.145 Registered voter."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.[ 2003 c 111 § 125; 1987 c 346 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.01.137.]NOTES:Legislative intent—Effective date—1987 c 346: See notes following RCW 29A.40.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.151 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.151 - Residence.

RCW 29A.04.151 Residence."Residence" for the purpose of registering and voting means a person's permanent address where he or she physically resides and maintains his or her abode. However, no person gains residence by reason of his or her presence or loses his or her residence by reason of his or her absence:(1) While employed in the civil or military service of the state or of the United States;(2) While engaged in the navigation of the waters of this state or the United States or the high seas;(3) While a student at any institution of learning;(4) While confined in any public prison.Absence from the state on business shall not affect the question of residence of any person unless the right to vote has been claimed or exercised elsewhere.[ 2003 c 111 § 126; 1971 ex.s. c 178 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.01.140. Prior: 1955 c 181 § 1; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 3051; 1865 p 25 § 2; RRS § 5110. (ii) Code 1881 § 3053; 1866 p 8 § 11; 1865 p 25 § 4; RRS § 5111. Formerly RCW 29.01.140.]NOTES:Residence, contingencies affecting: State Constitution Art. 6 § 4.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.163 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.163 - Service voter.

RCW 29A.04.163 Service voter."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.[ 2009 c 369 § 3; 2003 c 111 § 127. Prior: 1991 c 23 § 13; 1987 c 346 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.01.155.]NOTES:Legislative intent—Effective date—1987 c 346: See notes following RCW 29A.40.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.169 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.169 - Short term.

RCW 29A.04.169 Short term."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.[ 2013 c 11 § 6; 2003 c 111 § 130; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120 § 14. Formerly RCW 29.01.180.]NOTES:Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 120: See note following RCW 29A.52.210.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.175 - Special election.

RCW 29A.04.175 Special election."Special election" means any election that is not a general election and may be held in conjunction with a general election or primary.[ 2003 c 111 § 129; 1965 c 9 § 29.01.170. Prior: Code 1881 § 3056; 1865 p 27 § 2; RRS § 5155. Formerly RCW 29.01.170.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.180 - Total confinement.

RCW 29A.04.180 Total confinement. (Effective January 1, 2022.)"Total confinement" has the same meaning as in RCW 9.94A.030, but a sentence of total confinement does not include confinement imposed as a sanction for a community custody violation under RCW 9.94A.633(1).[ 2021 c 10 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.08.520.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.205 - State policy.

RCW 29A.04.205 State policy.It is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage every eligible person to register to vote and to participate fully in all elections, and to protect the integrity of the electoral process by providing equal access to the process while guarding against discrimination and fraud. The election registration laws and the voting laws of the state of Washington must be administered without discrimination based upon race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or political affiliation.[ 2003 c 111 § 132; 2001 c 41 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.001.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.206 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.206 - Voters' rights.

RCW 29A.04.206 Voters' rights.(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.[ 2019 c 7 § 7; 2005 c 2 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004).]NOTES:Short title—Intent—Contingent effective date—2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.210 - Registration required—Exception.

RCW 29A.04.210 Registration required—Exception.Except for service and overseas voters, only persons registered to vote shall be permitted to vote:(1) At any election held for the purpose of electing persons to public office;(2) At any recall election of a public officer;(3) At any election held for the submission of a measure to any voting constituency;(4) At any primary election.This section does not apply to elections where being registered to vote is not a prerequisite to voting.[ 2009 c 369 § 4; 2003 c 111 § 133; 1965 c 9 § 29.04.010. Prior: 1955 c 181 § 8; prior: (i) 1933 c 1 § 22, part; RRS § 5114-22, part. (ii) 1933 c 1 § 23; RRS § 5114-23. See also 1935 c 26 § 3; RRS § 5189. Formerly RCW 29.04.010.]NOTES:Overseas, service voters, same ballots as registered voters: RCW 29A.40.010.Subversive activities, disqualification from voting: RCW 9.81.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.216 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.216 - County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.

RCW 29A.04.216 County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.The county auditor of each county shall be ex officio the supervisor of all primaries and elections, general or special, and it shall be the county auditor's duty to provide places for holding such primaries and elections; to provide the supplies and materials necessary for the conduct of elections; and to publish and post notices of calling such primaries and elections in the manner provided by law. The auditor shall also apportion to the county, each city, town, or district, and to the state of Washington, its share of the expense of such primaries and elections. This section does not apply to general or special elections for any city, town, or district that is not subject to RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330, but all such elections must be held and conducted at the time, in the manner, and by the officials (with such notice, requirements for filing for office, and certifications by local officers) as provided and required by the laws governing such elections. State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.[ 2020 c 337 § 3; 2013 c 11 § 7; 2011 c 10 § 6; 2004 c 271 § 104.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.220 - County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.

RCW 29A.04.220 County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.The county auditor shall provide public notice of the availability of registration and voting aids, assistance to elderly and disabled persons, and procedures for voting calculated to reach elderly and disabled persons not later than public notice of the closing of registration for a primary or election.[ 2011 c 10 § 7; 2003 c 111 § 135; 1999 c 298 § 18; 1985 c 205 § 10. Formerly RCW 29.57.140.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective dates—1985 c 205: "(1) Sections 1, 2, and 13 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.(2) Sections 15 and 16 of this act shall take effect as provided by Article II, section 1(c) of the state Constitution.(3) Sections 3 through 12 and 14 of this act shall take effect on January 1, 1986." [ 1985 c 205 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.223 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.223 - Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.

RCW 29A.04.223 Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.(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.[ 2011 c 10 § 44; 2010 c 215 § 5; 2006 c 207 § 7. Formerly RCW 29A.46.260.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Findings—2010 c 215: See note following RCW 50.40.071.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.230 - Secretary of state as chief election officer.

RCW 29A.04.230 Secretary of state as chief election officer.The secretary of state through the election division shall be the chief election officer for all federal, state, county, city, town, and district elections that are subject to this title. The secretary of state shall keep records of elections held for which he or she is required by law to canvass the results, make such records available to the public upon request, and coordinate those state election activities required by federal law.[ 2003 c 111 § 137; 1994 c 57 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.04.070. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 23; 1949 c 161 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5147-2. Formerly RCW 29.04.070.]NOTES:Severability—1994 c 57: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.235 - Election laws for county auditors.

RCW 29A.04.235 Election laws for county auditors.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.[ 2011 c 10 § 8; 2003 c 111 § 138; 1965 c 9 § 29.04.060. Prior: (i) 1907 c 209 § 16; RRS § 5193. (ii) 1889 p 413 § 34; RRS § 5299. Formerly RCW 29.04.060.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.250 - Toll-free media and web page.

RCW 29A.04.250 Toll-free media and web page.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.[ 2003 c 111 § 141. Prior: 2001 c 41 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.04.091.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.255 - Electronic documents—Acceptance.

RCW 29A.04.255 Electronic documents—Acceptance.The secretary of state or a county auditor shall accept and file in his or her office electronic transmissions of the following documents:(1) Declarations of candidacy;(2) County canvass reports;(3) Voters' pamphlet statements;(4) Arguments for and against ballot measures that will appear in a voters' pamphlet;(5) Requests for recounts;(6) Certification of candidates and measures by the secretary of state;(7) Direction by the secretary of state for the conduct of a recount;(8) Requests for ballots;(9) Any other election related document authorized by rule adopted by the secretary of state under RCW 29A.04.611.The acceptance by the secretary of state or the county auditor is conditional upon the document being filed in a timely manner, being legible, and otherwise satisfying the requirements of state law or rules with respect to form and content. The secretary may by rule require that the original of any document, a copy of which is filed by electronic transmission under this section, also be filed by a deadline established by the secretary by rule.[ 2011 c 349 § 1; 2011 c 348 § 1; 2011 c 10 § 9; 2004 c 266 § 5; 2003 c 111 § 142; 1991 c 186 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.230.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 10 § 9, 2011 c 348 § 1, and by 2011 c 349 § 1, each without reference to the other. All 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).Effective date—2011 c 349: "Except for sections 10 through 12, 21, 27, 28, and 30 of this act, this act takes effect January 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 349 § 33.]Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.311 - Primaries.

RCW 29A.04.311 Primaries.Primaries for general elections to be held in November, and the election of precinct committee officers, must be held on the first Tuesday of the preceding August.[ 2011 c 349 § 2; 2006 c 344 § 1; 2004 c 271 § 105.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 349: See note following RCW 29A.04.255.Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: "Sections 1 through 16 and 18 through 40 of this act take effect January 1, 2007." [ 2006 c 344 § 41.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.340 - Elections in certain first-class school districts.

RCW 29A.04.340 Elections in certain first-class school districts.(1) In each county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more, first-class school districts containing a city of the first-class shall hold their elections biennially as provided in RCW 29A.04.330.(2) Except as provided in RCW 28A.343.610, the directors to be elected may be elected for terms of six years and until their successors are elected, qualified, and assume office in accordance with *RCW 29A.20.040.(3) If the board of directors of a school district pursuant to subsection (1) of this section reduces the length of the term of office for school directors in the district from six to four years, the reduction in the length of term must not affect the term of office of any incumbent director without his or her consent, and a provision must be made to appropriately stagger future elections of school directors.[ 2009 c 107 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 29A.20.040 was recodified as RCW 29A.60.280 pursuant to 2013 c 11 § 93.Retroactive application—2009 c 107 §§ 1-4: See note following RCW 28A.343.300.Effective date—2009 c 107: See note following RCW 28A.343.300.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.410 - Costs borne by constituencies.

RCW 29A.04.410 Costs borne by constituencies.Every county, city, town, and district, and the state is liable for its proportionate share of the costs when such elections are held in conjunction with other elections held under RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330.Whenever any county, city, town, or district, or the state holds any primary or election, general or special, on an isolated date, all costs of such elections must be borne by the county, city, town, or district concerned, or the state as appropriate.The purpose of this section is to clearly establish that the county is not responsible for any costs involved in the holding of any city, town, district, state, or federal election.In recovering such election expenses, including a reasonable proration of administrative costs, the county auditor shall certify the cost to the county treasurer with a copy to the clerk or auditor of the city, town, or district concerned, or the secretary of state as appropriate. Upon receipt of such certification relating to a city, town, or district, the county treasurer shall make the transfer from any available and appropriate city, town, or district funds to the county current expense fund or to the county election reserve fund if such a fund is established. Each city, town, or district must be promptly notified by the county treasurer whenever such transfer has been completed. However, in those districts wherein a treasurer, other than the county treasurer, has been appointed such transfer procedure does not apply, but the district shall promptly issue its warrant for payment of election costs. State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.[ 2020 c 337 § 1; 2013 c 11 § 10; 2003 c 111 § 146; 1965 c 123 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.13.045. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 7; 1951 c 257 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.13.045.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 337: "This act takes effect July 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 337 § 7.]Diking districts, election to authorize, costs: RCW 85.38.060.Diking or drainage district, reorganization into improvement district1917 act, election to authorize: RCW 85.38.060.1933 act, election to authorize: RCW 85.38.060.Expense of printing and mailing ballots, envelopes, and instructions: RCW 29A.36.220.Port districts, formation of, election on, expense of: RCW 53.04.070.Public utility district elections, expense of: RCW 54.08.041.Reclamation districts of one million acres, election to form, expense: RCW 89.30.115.Soil and water conservation district, election to form, expense: RCW 89.08.140.Water-sewer districtsannexation of territory by, election on, expense: RCW 57.24.050.formation of, expense: RCW 57.04.055.
WA Rev Code § 29A.04.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.|29A.04.420 - State share.

RCW 29A.04.420 State share.(1) Whenever federal officers, state officers, or measures are voted upon at a state primary or general election held under RCW 29A.04.321, the state of Washington shall assume a prorated share of the costs of that state primary or general election for the federal and state offices and measures, including the prorated cost of return postage, required to be included on return envelopes pursuant to RCW 29A.40.091.(2) Whenever a primary or vacancy election is held to fill a vacancy in the position of United States senator or United States representative under chapter 29A.28 RCW, the state of Washington shall assume a prorated share of the costs of that primary or vacancy election.(3) The county auditor shall apportion the state's share of these expenses when prorating election costs under RCW 29A.04.410 and in accordance with the state budgeting, accounting, and reporting system, shall file such expense claims with the secretary of state.(4) The secretary of state shall include in his or her biennial budget requests sufficient funds to carry out this section. Reimbursements for election costs shall be from appropriations specifically provided by law for that purpose.(5) State and federal offices are to be considered one entity for purposes of election cost proration and reimbursement.[ 2020 c 337 § 2; 2019 c 161 § 2; 2013 c 11 § 11; 2003 c 111 § 147. Prior: 1985 c 45 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 4 § 1; 1973 c 4 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.13.047.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.Findings—Effective date—2019 c 161: See notes following RCW 29A.40.091.Legislative intent—1985 c 45: "It is the intention of the legislature that sections 2 through 7 of this act shall provide an orderly and predictable election procedure for filling vacancies in the offices of United States representative and United States senator." [ 1985 c 45 § 1.]