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WA Rev Code § 29A.56.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.270 - Enforcement provisions—Mandamus—Appellate review.

RCW 29A.56.270 Enforcement provisions—Mandamus—Appellate review.The superior court of the county in which the officer subject to recall resides has original jurisdiction to compel the performance of any act required of any public officer or to prevent the performance by any such officer of any act in relation to the recall not in compliance with law.The supreme court has like original jurisdiction in relation to state officers and revisory jurisdiction over the decisions of the superior courts. Any proceeding to compel or prevent the performance of any such act shall be begun within ten days from the time the cause of complaint arises, and shall be considered an emergency matter of public concern and take precedence over other cases, and be speedily heard and determined. Appellate review of a decision of any superior court shall be begun and perfected within fifteen days after its decision in a recall election case and shall be considered an emergency matter of public concern by the supreme court, and heard and determined within thirty days after the decision of the superior court.[ 2003 c 111 § 1423. Prior: 1988 c 202 § 30; 1984 c 170 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.160; prior: 1913 c 146 § 14; RRS § 5363. Formerly RCW 29.82.160.]NOTES:Rules of court: Writ procedure superseded by RAP 2.1(b), 16.2, 18.22.Severability—1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.310 - Date of election—Number.

RCW 29A.56.310 Date of election—Number.On the Tuesday after the first Monday of November in the year in which a president of the United States is to be elected, there shall be elected as many electors of president and vice president of the United States as there are senators and representatives in Congress allotted to this state.[ 2003 c 111 § 1424; 1965 c 9 § 29.71.010. Prior: 1891 c 148 § 1; RRS § 5138. Formerly RCW 29.71.010.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.320 - Nomination—What names on ballots—How counted.

RCW 29A.56.320 Nomination—What names on ballots—How counted.(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.[ 2019 c 143 § 10; 2013 c 11 § 56; 2009 c 264 § 3; 2003 c 111 § 1425. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 69; 1977 ex.s. c 238 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.71.020; prior: 1935 c 20 § 1; RRS § 5138-1. Formerly RCW 29.71.020.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.Intent—2009 c 264: See note following RCW 29A.56.300.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.340 - Time and place of meeting.

RCW 29A.56.340 Time and place of meeting.The electors of the president and vice president shall convene at the seat of government on the day fixed by federal statute, at the hour of twelve o'clock noon of that day.[ 2019 c 143 § 11; 2003 c 111 § 1427; 1977 ex.s. c 238 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.71.040. Prior: 1909 c 22 § 1; 1891 c 148 § 3; RRS § 5140. Formerly RCW 29.71.040.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.350 - Compensation.

RCW 29A.56.350 Compensation.Every presidential elector who attends at the time and place appointed, and gives his or her vote for president and vice president consistent with his or her pledge under RCW 29A.56.084 or 29A.56.088(3), is entitled to receive from this state a subsistence allowance and travel expenses pursuant to RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 for each day's attendance at the meeting of the college of electors.[ 2019 c 143 § 12; 2013 c 38 § 1; 2003 c 111 § 1428; 1965 c 9 § 29.71.050. Prior: 1891 c 148 § 4; RRS § 5141. Formerly RCW 29.71.050.]NOTES:Short title—Uniformity of application and construction—2019 c 143: See notes following RCW 29A.56.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.360 - Slate of presidential electors.

RCW 29A.56.360 Slate of presidential electors.In a year in which the president and vice president of the United States are to be elected, the secretary of state shall include in the certification prepared under RCW 29A.52.321 the names of all candidates for president and vice president who, no later than the third Tuesday of August, have certified a slate of electors to the secretary of state under RCW 29A.56.320 and have been nominated either (1) by a major political party, as certified by the appropriate authority under party rules, or (2) by a minor party or as independent candidates. Major or minor political parties or independent presidential candidates may substitute a different candidate for vice president for the one whose name appears on the party's certification or nominating petition at any time before seventy-five days before the general election, by certifying the change to the secretary of state. Substitutions must not be permitted to delay the printing of either ballots or a voters' pamphlet. Substitutions are valid only if submitted under oath and signed by the same individual who originally certified the nomination, or his or her documented successor, and only if the substitute candidate consents in writing.[ 2013 c 11 § 57; 2003 c 111 § 1429. Prior: 2001 c 30 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.27.140.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.410 - Governor's proclamation calling convention—When.

RCW 29A.56.410 Governor's proclamation calling convention—When.Within thirty days after the state is officially notified that the Congress of the United States has submitted to the several states a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States to be ratified or rejected by a convention, the governor shall issue a proclamation fixing the time and place for holding the convention and fixing the time for holding an election to elect delegates to the convention.[ 2003 c 111 § 1430; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.010. Prior: 1933 c 181 § 1, part; RRS § 5249-1, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.010.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.420 - Governor's proclamation calling convention—Publication.

RCW 29A.56.420 Governor's proclamation calling convention—Publication.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.[ 2003 c 111 § 1431. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.020; prior: 1933 c 181 § 1, part; RRS § 5249-1, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.020.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.430 - Election of convention delegates—Date.

RCW 29A.56.430 Election of convention delegates—Date.The date for holding the election of delegates must be not less than one month nor more than six weeks before the date of holding the convention. If a general election is to be held not more than six months nor less than three months from the date of official notice of submission to the state of the proposed amendment, the governor must fix the date of the general election as the date for the election of delegates to the convention.[ 2003 c 111 § 1432; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.030. Prior: (i) 1933 c 181 § 1, part; RRS § 5249-1, part. (ii) 1933 c 181 § 9; RRS § 5249-9. Formerly RCW 29.74.030.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.440 - Time and place for convention.

RCW 29A.56.440 Time and place for convention.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.[ 2003 c 111 § 1433. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.040; prior: 1933 c 181 § 1, part; RRS § 5249-1, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.040.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.450 - Delegates—Number and qualifications.

RCW 29A.56.450 Delegates—Number and qualifications.Each state representative district shall be entitled to as many delegates in the convention as it has members in the house of representatives of the state legislature. No person shall be qualified to act as a delegate in said convention who does not possess the qualifications required of representatives in the state legislature from the same district.[ 2003 c 111 § 1434. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.050; prior: 1933 c 181 § 2; RRS § 5249-2. Formerly RCW 29.74.050.]NOTES:Qualifications of legislators: State Constitution Art. 2 § 7.Subversive activities, disqualification from holding public office: RCW 9.81.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.460 - Delegates—Declarations of candidacy.

RCW 29A.56.460 Delegates—Declarations of candidacy.Anyone desiring to file as a candidate for election as a delegate to the convention shall, not less than thirty nor more than sixty days before the date fixed for holding the election, file a declaration of candidacy with the secretary of state. Filing must be made on a form to be prescribed by the secretary of state and include a sworn statement of the candidate as being either for or against the amendment that will be submitted to a vote of the convention and that the candidate will, if elected as a delegate, vote in accordance with the declaration. The form must be so worded that the candidate must give a plain unequivocal statement of his or her views as either for or against the proposal upon which he or she will, if elected, be called upon to vote. No candidate may in any such filing make any statement or declaration as to party politics or political faith or beliefs. The fee for filing as a candidate is ten dollars and must be transmitted to the secretary of state with the filing papers and be by the secretary of state transmitted to the state treasurer for the use of the general fund.[ 2003 c 111 § 1435; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.060. Prior: 1933 c 181 § 3; RRS § 5249-3. Formerly RCW 29.74.060.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.470 - Election of delegates—Administration.

RCW 29A.56.470 Election of delegates—Administration.The election of delegates to the convention must as far as practicable, be administered, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in the same manner as a general election under the election laws of this state.[ 2003 c 111 § 1436; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.070. Prior: 1933 c 181 § 4, part; RRS § 5249-4, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.070.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.480 - Election of delegates—Ballots.

RCW 29A.56.480 Election of delegates—Ballots.The issue shall be identified as, "Delegates to a convention for ratification or rejection of a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution, relating . . . . . . . . . . . (stating briefly the substance of amendment proposed for adoption or rejection)." The names of all candidates who have filed in a district shall be printed on the ballots for that district in two separate groups under the headings, "For the amendment" and "Against the amendment." The names of the candidates in each group shall be printed in alphabetical order.[ 2003 c 111 § 1437. Prior: 1990 c 59 § 70; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.080; prior: 1933 c 181 § 4, part; RRS § 5249-4, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.080.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.Ballots: Chapter 29A.36 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.490 - Election of delegates—Ascertaining result.

RCW 29A.56.490 Election of delegates—Ascertaining result.The election officials shall count and determine the number of votes cast for each individual; and shall also count and determine the aggregate number of votes cast for all candidates whose names appear under each of the respective headings. Where more than the required number have been voted for, the ballot must be rejected. The vote must be canvassed in each county by the county canvassing board, and certificate of results must be transmitted to the secretary of state. Upon receiving the certificate, the secretary of state may require precinct returns from any county to be forwarded for the secretary's examination.Where a district embraces precincts of more than one county, the secretary of state shall combine the votes from all the precincts included in each district. The delegates elected in each district will be the number of candidates corresponding to the number of state representatives from the district, who receive the highest number of votes in the group (either "for" or "against") that received an aggregate number of votes for all candidates in the group greater than the aggregate number of votes for all the candidates in the other group. The secretary of state shall issue certificates of election to the delegates so elected.[ 2013 c 11 § 58; 2011 c 10 § 46; 2003 c 111 § 1438; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.100. Prior: 1933 c 181 § 6; RRS § 5249-6. Formerly RCW 29.74.100.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.500 - Meeting—Organization.

RCW 29A.56.500 Meeting—Organization.The convention shall meet at the time and place fixed in the governor's proclamation. The secretary of state shall call it to order, who shall then call the roll of the delegates and preside over the convention until its president is elected. The chief justice of the supreme court shall administer the oath of office to the delegates. As far as practicable, the convention shall proceed under the rules adopted by the last preceding session of the state senate. The convention shall elect a president and a secretary and shall thereafter and thereupon proceed with a publicly recorded voice vote upon the proposition submitted by the Congress of the United States.[ 2003 c 111 § 1439; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.110. Prior: 1933 c 181 § 7, part; RRS § 5249-7, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.110.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.510 - Quorum—Proceedings—Record.

RCW 29A.56.510 Quorum—Proceedings—Record.Two-thirds of the elected members of said convention shall constitute a quorum to do business, and a majority of those elected shall be sufficient to adopt or reject any proposition coming before the convention. If such majority votes in favor of the ratification of the amendment submitted to the convention, the said amendment shall be deemed ratified by the state of Washington; and if a majority votes in favor of rejecting or not ratifying the amendment, the same shall be deemed rejected by the state of Washington.[ 2003 c 111 § 1440. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.120; prior: 1933 c 181 § 8, part; RRS § 5249-8, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.120.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.520 - Certification and transmittal of result.

RCW 29A.56.520 Certification and transmittal of result.The vote of each member shall be recorded in the journal of the convention, which shall be preserved by the secretary of state as a public document. The action of the convention shall be enrolled, signed by its president and secretary and filed with the secretary of state and it shall be the duty of the secretary of state to properly certify the action of the convention to the Congress of the United States as provided by general law.[ 2003 c 111 § 1441; 1965 c 9 § 29.74.130. Prior: (i) 1933 c 181 § 7, part; RRS § 5249-7, part. (ii) 1933 c 181 § 8, part; RRS § 5249-8, part. Formerly RCW 29.74.130.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.530 - Expenses—How paid—Delegates receive filing fee.

RCW 29A.56.530 Expenses—How paid—Delegates receive filing fee.The delegates attending the convention shall be paid the amount of their filing fee, upon vouchers approved by the president and secretary of the convention and state warrants issued thereon and payable from the general fund of the state treasury. The delegates shall receive no other compensation or mileage. All other necessary expenses of the convention shall be payable from the general fund of the state upon vouchers approved by the president and secretary of the convention.[ 2003 c 111 § 1442. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.140; prior: 1933 c 181 § 10; RRS § 5249-10. Formerly RCW 29.74.140.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.540 - Federal statutes controlling.

RCW 29A.56.540 Federal statutes controlling.If a congressional measure, which submits to the several states an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for ratification or rejection, provides for or requires a different method of calling and holding conventions to ratify or reject said amendment, the requirements of said congressional measure shall be followed so far as they conflict with the provisions of this chapter.[ 2003 c 111 § 1443. Prior: 1965 c 9 § 29.74.150; prior: 1933 c 181 § 11; RRS § 5249-11. Formerly RCW 29.74.150.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.600 - Convention.

RCW 29A.56.600 Convention.A "convention" for the purposes of this chapter , is an organized assemblage of registered voters representing an independent candidate or candidates or a new or minor political party, organization, or principle.[ 2013 c 11 § 26; 2004 c 271 § 188. Formerly RCW 29A.20.111.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.610 - Nomination by convention—Dates.

RCW 29A.56.610 Nomination by convention—Dates.Nominations of candidates for president and vice president of the United States, other than by a major political party, may be made at a convention conducted not earlier than the first Saturday in May and not later than the fourth Saturday in July in the year that president and vice president appear on the general election ballot. A minor political party may hold more than one convention but in no case shall any such party nominate more than one candidate for president or more than one candidate for vice president. To be valid, a convention must be attended by at least one hundred registered voters, but a minor party or independent candidate holding multiple conventions may add together the number of signatures of different individuals from each convention in order to obtain and submit to the secretary of state the signatures of at least one thousand registered voters of the state of Washington.[ 2013 c 11 § 27; 2006 c 344 § 4; 2004 c 271 § 110. Formerly RCW 29A.20.121.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.620 - Convention—Notice.

RCW 29A.56.620 Convention—Notice.Each minor party or independent candidate must publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the party or the candidate intends to hold a convention. The notice must appear at least ten days before the convention is to be held, and shall state the date, time, and place of the convention. Additionally, it shall include the mailing address of the person or organization sponsoring the convention.[ 2004 c 271 § 189. Formerly RCW 29A.20.131.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.630 - Nominating petition—Requirements.

RCW 29A.56.630 Nominating petition—Requirements.A nominating petition submitted under this chapter shall clearly identify the name of the minor party or independent candidate convention as it appears on the certificate of nomination as required by *RCW 29A.20.161(3). The petition shall also contain a statement that the person signing the petition is a registered voter of the state of Washington and shall have a space for the voter to sign his or her name and to print his or her name and address. No person may sign more than one nominating petition under this chapter for an office for an election.[ 2004 c 271 § 112. Formerly RCW 29A.20.151.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 29A.20.161 was recodified as RCW 29A.56.640 pursuant to 2013 c 11 § 93.
WA Rev Code § 29A.56.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.56 - Special Circumstances Elections.|29A.56.640 - Certificate of nomination—Requisites.

RCW 29A.56.640 Certificate of nomination—Requisites.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.[ 2013 c 11 § 28; 2004 c 271 § 154. Formerly RCW 29A.20.161.]