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WA Rev Code § 29A.28.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.28 - Vacancies.|29A.28.041 - Congress—Special election.

RCW 29A.28.041 Congress—Special election.(1) Whenever a vacancy occurs in the United States house of representatives or the United States senate from this state, the governor shall order a special election to fill the vacancy.(2) Within ten days of such vacancy occurring, he or she shall issue a writ of election fixing a date for the primary at least seventy days after issuance of the writ, and fixing a date for the election at least seventy days after the date of the primary. If the vacancy is in the office of United States representative, the writ of election shall specify the congressional district that is vacant.(3) If the vacancy occurs less than eight months before a general election and before the close of the filing period for that general election, the special primary and special vacancy election must be held in concert with the state primary and general election in that year.(4) If the vacancy occurs on or after the first day for filing under RCW 29A.24.050 and on or before the close of the filing period, a special filing period of three normal business days shall be fixed and notice thereof given to all media, including press, radio, and television within the area in which the vacancy election is to be held, to the end that, insofar as possible, all interested persons will be aware of such filing period. (5) If the vacancy occurs later than the close of the filing period, a special primary and vacancy election to fill the position shall be held after the next general election but, in any event, no later than the ninetieth day following the general election.[ 2013 c 11 § 34; 2011 c 349 § 14; 2006 c 344 § 12; 2004 c 271 § 118.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 349: See note following RCW 29A.04.255.Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
WA Rev Code § 29A.28.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.28 - Vacancies.|29A.28.050 - Congress—Notices of special primary and election.

RCW 29A.28.050 Congress—Notices of special primary and election.After calling a special primary and special vacancy election to fill a vacancy in the United States house of representatives or the United States senate from this state, the governor shall immediately notify the secretary of state who shall, in turn, immediately notify the county auditor of each county wholly or partly within which the vacancy exists.Each county auditor shall publish notices of the special primary and the special vacancy election at least once in any legal newspaper published in the county, as provided by RCW 29A.52.355.[ 2013 c 11 § 35; 2003 c 111 § 705; 1985 c 45 § 5; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 36 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.68.100. Prior: 1909 ex.s. c 25 § 2, part; RRS § 3800, part. Formerly RCW 29.68.100.]NOTES:Legislative intent—1985 c 45: See note following RCW 29A.04.420.
WA Rev Code § 29A.28.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.28 - Vacancies.|29A.28.061 - Congress—General, primary election laws to apply—Time deadlines, modifications.

RCW 29A.28.061 Congress—General, primary election laws to apply—Time deadlines, modifications.The general election laws and laws relating to partisan primaries shall apply to the special primaries and vacancy elections provided for in chapter 29A.28 RCW to the extent that they are not inconsistent with the provisions of these sections. Statutory time deadlines relating to availability of ballots, certification, canvassing, and related procedures that cannot be met in a timely fashion may be modified for the purposes of a specific primary or vacancy election under this chapter by the secretary of state through emergency rules adopted under RCW 29A.04.611.[ 2013 c 11 § 36; 2011 c 10 § 28; 2004 c 271 § 119.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.010 - Printing and distribution.

RCW 29A.32.010 Printing and distribution.The secretary of state shall, whenever at least one statewide measure or office is scheduled to appear on the general election ballot, print and distribute a voters' pamphlet.The secretary of state shall distribute the voters' pamphlet to each household in the state, to public libraries, and to any other locations he or she deems appropriate. The secretary of state shall also produce taped or Braille transcripts of the voters' pamphlet, publicize their availability, and mail without charge a copy to any person who requests one.The secretary of state may make the material required to be distributed by this chapter available to the public in electronic form. The secretary of state may provide the material in electronic form to computer bulletin boards, print and broadcast news media, community computer networks, and similar services at the cost of reproduction or transmission of the data.[ 2003 c 111 § 801. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.81.210.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.020 - Prohibition against deceptively similar campaign materials.

RCW 29A.32.020 Prohibition against deceptively similar campaign materials.No person or entity may publish or distribute any campaign material that is deceptively similar in design or appearance to a voters' pamphlet that was published by the secretary of state during the ten-year period before the publication or distribution of the campaign material by the person or entity. The secretary of state shall take reasonable measures to prevent or to stop violations of this section. Such measures may include, among others, petitioning the superior court for a temporary restraining order or other appropriate injunctive relief. In addition, the secretary may request the superior court to impose a civil fine on a violator of this section. The court is authorized to levy on and recover from each violator a civil fine not to exceed the greater of: (1) Two dollars for each copy of the deceptive material distributed, or (2) one thousand dollars. In addition, the violator is liable for the state's legal expenses and other costs resulting from the violation. Any funds recovered under this section must be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund.[ 2003 c 111 § 802; 1984 c 41 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.04.035.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.032 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.032 - Party preference.

RCW 29A.32.032 Party preference.The voters' pamphlet must also contain the political party preference or independent status where a candidate appearing on the ballot has expressed such a preference on his or her declaration of candidacy.[ 2005 c 2 § 11 (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.32.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.040 - Explanatory statements.

RCW 29A.32.040 Explanatory statements.(1) Explanatory statements prepared by the attorney general under RCW 29A.32.070 (3) and (4) must be written in clear and concise language, avoiding legal and technical terms when possible. Statements are initiated by written request from the secretary of state, and must be filed with the secretary of state by the date provided in the request.(2) When the explanatory statements for a measure initiated by petition are filed with the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall immediately provide the text of the statements to the person proposing the measure and any others who have made written request for notification of the exact language of the statements. When the statements for a measure referred to the ballot by the legislature are filed with the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall immediately provide the text of the statements to the presiding officer of the senate, the presiding officer of the house of representatives, the prime sponsor, and any others who have made written request for notification of the exact language of the statements.(3) A person dissatisfied with the statements may appeal to the superior court of Thurston county within five days of the filing date. A copy of the petition and a notice of the appeal must be served on the secretary of state and the attorney general. The court shall examine the measure, the statements, and objections, and may hear arguments. The court shall render its decision and certify to and file with the secretary of state a statement it determines will meet the requirements of this chapter, and within the timelines identified by the secretary of state.The decision of the superior court is final, and its statement is the established explanatory statement. The appeal must be heard without costs to either party.[ 2015 c 171 § 1; 2009 c 415 § 3; 2003 c 111 § 804. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.81.230.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.060 - Arguments.

RCW 29A.32.060 Arguments.Committees shall write and submit arguments advocating the approval or rejection of each statewide ballot issue and rebuttals of those arguments. The secretary of state, the presiding officer of the senate, and the presiding officer of the house of representatives shall appoint the initial two members of each committee. In making these committee appointments the secretary of state and presiding officers of the senate and house of representatives shall consider legislators, sponsors of initiatives and referendums, and other interested groups known to advocate or oppose the ballot measure. Committees must have the explanatory and fiscal impact statements available before preparing their arguments.The initial two members may select up to four additional members, and the committee shall elect a chairperson. The remaining committee member or members may fill vacancies through appointment.After the committee submits its initial argument statements to the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall transmit the statements to the opposite committee. The opposite committee may then prepare rebuttal arguments. Rebuttals may not interject new points.The voters' pamphlet may contain only argument statements prepared according to this section. Arguments may contain graphs and charts supported by factual statistical data and pictures or other illustrations. Cartoons or caricatures are not permitted.[ 2015 c 171 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 806. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.81.240.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.080 - Amendatory style.

RCW 29A.32.080 Amendatory style.Statewide ballot measures that amend existing law must be printed in the voters' pamphlet so that language proposed for deletion is enclosed by double parentheses and has a line through it. Proposed new language must be underlined. A statement explaining the deletion and addition of language must appear as follows: "Any language in double parentheses with a line through it is existing state law and will be taken out of the law if this measure is approved by voters. Any underlined language does not appear in current state law but will be added to the law if this measure is approved by voters."[ 2003 c 111 § 808. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.81.260.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.100 - Arguments—Public inspection.

RCW 29A.32.100 Arguments—Public inspection.(1) An argument or statement submitted to the secretary of state for publication in the voters' pamphlet is not available for public inspection or copying until:(a) In the case of candidate statements, (i) all statements by all candidates who have filed for a particular office have been received, except those who informed the secretary that they will not submit statements, or (ii) the deadline for submission of statements has elapsed;(b) In the case of arguments supporting or opposing a measure, (i) the arguments on both sides have been received, unless a committee was not appointed for one side, or (ii) the deadline for submission of arguments has elapsed; and(c) In the case of rebuttal arguments, (i) the rebuttals on both sides have been received, unless a committee was not appointed for one side, or (ii) the deadline for submission of arguments has elapsed.(2) Nothing in this section prohibits the secretary from releasing information under RCW 29A.32.090.[ 2013 c 11 § 37; 2003 c 111 § 810. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.81.290.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.110 - Photographs.

RCW 29A.32.110 Photographs.All photographs of candidates submitted for publication must conform to standards established by the secretary of state by rule. No photograph may reveal clothing or insignia suggesting the holding of a public office.[ 2003 c 111 § 811. Prior: 1999 c 260 § 10. Formerly RCW 29.81.300.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.121 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.121 - Candidates' statements—Length.

RCW 29A.32.121 Candidates' statements—Length.(1) The maximum number of words for statements submitted by candidates is as follows: State representative, one hundred words; state senator, judge of the superior court, judge of the court of appeals, justice of the supreme court, and all state offices voted upon throughout the state, except that of governor, two hundred words; president and vice president, United States senator, United States representative, and governor, three hundred words.(2) Arguments written by committees under RCW 29A.32.060 may not exceed two hundred fifty words in length.(3) Rebuttal arguments written by committees may not exceed seventy-five words in length.(4) The secretary of state shall allocate space in the pamphlet based on the number of candidates or nominees for each office.[ 2004 c 271 § 168.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.210 - Duty to print and distribute—Contents—Format.

RCW 29A.32.210 Duty to print and distribute—Contents—Format.Before any primary or general election, or any special election held under RCW 29A.04.321 or 29A.04.330, each county auditor shall print and distribute a local voters' pamphlet. The pamphlet shall provide information on all measures and candidates within that jurisdiction. The format of any local voters' pamphlet shall, whenever applicable, comply with the provisions of this chapter regarding the publication of the state candidates' and voters' pamphlets.[ 2020 c 337 § 6; 2013 c 11 § 38; 2003 c 111 § 813; 1984 c 106 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.81A.010.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 337: See note following RCW 29A.04.410.
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.220 - Notice of production—Local governments' decision to participate.

RCW 29A.32.220 Notice of production—Local governments' decision to participate.(1) Not later than ninety days before the publication and distribution of a local voters' pamphlet by a county, the county auditor shall notify each city, town, or special taxing district located wholly within that county that a pamphlet will be produced. (2) If a voters' pamphlet is published by the county for a primary or general election, the pamphlet shall be published for the elective offices and ballot measures of the county and for the elective offices and ballot measures of each unit of local government located entirely within the county which will appear on the ballot at that primary or election. However, the offices and measures of a first-class or code city shall not be included in the pamphlet if the city publishes and distributes its own voters' pamphlet for the primary or election for its offices and measures. The offices and measures of any other town or city are not required to appear in the county's pamphlet if the town or city is obligated by ordinance or charter to publish and distribute a voters' pamphlet for the primary or election for its offices and measures and it does so.If the required appearance in a county's voters' pamphlet of the offices or measures of a unit of local government would create undue financial hardship for the unit of government, the legislative authority of the unit may petition the legislative authority of the county to waive this requirement. The legislative authority of the county may provide such a waiver if it does so not later than sixty days before the publication of the pamphlet and it finds that the requirement would create such hardship.(3) If a city, town, or district is located within more than one county, the respective county auditors may enter into an interlocal agreement to permit the distribution of each county's local voters' pamphlet into those parts of the city, town, or district located outside of that county.(4) If a first-class or code city authorizes the production and distribution of a local voters' pamphlet, the city clerk of that city shall notify any special taxing district located wholly within that city that a pamphlet will be produced. Notification shall be provided in the manner required or provided for in subsection (1) of this section.(5) A unit of local government located within a county and the county may enter into an interlocal agreement for the publication of a voters' pamphlet for offices or measures not required by subsection (2) of this section to appear in a county's pamphlet.[ 2003 c 111 § 814; 1994 c 191 § 1; 1984 c 106 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.81A.020.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.230 - Administrative rules.

RCW 29A.32.230 Administrative rules.The county auditor or, if applicable, the city clerk of a first-class or code city shall, in consultation with the participating jurisdictions, adopt and publish administrative rules necessary to facilitate the provisions of any ordinance authorizing production of a local voters' pamphlet. Any amendment to such a rule shall also be adopted and published. Copies of the rules shall identify the date they were adopted or last amended and shall be made available to any person upon request. One copy of the rules adopted by a county auditor and one copy of any amended rules shall be submitted to the county legislative authority. One copy of the rules adopted by a city clerk and one copy of any amended rules shall be submitted to the city legislative authority. These rules shall include but not be limited to the following:(1) Deadlines for decisions by cities, towns, or special taxing districts on being included in the pamphlet;(2) Limits on the length and deadlines for submission of arguments for and against each measure;(3) The basis for rejection of any explanatory or candidates' statement or argument deemed to be libelous or otherwise inappropriate. Any statements by a candidate shall be limited to those about the candidate himself or herself;(4) Limits on the length and deadlines for submission of candidates' statements;(5) An appeal process in the case of the rejection of any statement or argument.[ 2003 c 111 § 815. Prior: 1984 c 106 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.81A.030.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.241 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.241 - Contents.

RCW 29A.32.241 Contents.(1) The local voters' pamphlet shall include but not be limited to the following:(a) Appearing on the cover, the words "official local voters' pamphlet," the name of the jurisdiction producing the pamphlet, and the date of the election or primary;(b) A list of jurisdictions that have measures or candidates in the pamphlet;(c) Information on how a person may register to vote and obtain a ballot;(d) The text of each measure accompanied by an explanatory statement prepared by the prosecuting attorney for any county measure or by the attorney for the jurisdiction submitting the measure if other than a county measure. All explanatory statements for city, town, or district measures not approved by the attorney for the jurisdiction submitting the measure shall be reviewed and approved by the county prosecuting attorney or city attorney, when applicable, before inclusion in the pamphlet;(e) The arguments for and against each measure submitted by committees selected pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280;(f) A list of all student engagement hubs in the county as designated under RCW 29A.40.180; and(g) For partisan primary elections, information on how to vote the applicable ballot format and an explanation that minor political party candidates and independent candidates will appear only on the general election ballot.(2) The county auditor's name may not appear in the local voters' pamphlet in his or her official capacity if the county auditor is a candidate for office during the same year. His or her name may only be included as part of the information normally included for candidates.[ 2020 c 208 § 12; 2016 c 83 § 2; 2011 c 10 § 29; 2004 c 271 § 123.]NOTES:Short title—Findings—2020 c 208: See notes following RCW 29A.08.210.Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.250 - Candidates, when included.

RCW 29A.32.250 Candidates, when included.If the legislative authority of a county or first-class or code city provides for the inclusion of candidates in the local voters' pamphlet, the pamphlet shall include the statements from candidates and may also include those candidates' photographs.[ 2003 c 111 § 817. Prior: 1984 c 106 § 7. Formerly RCW 29.81A.050.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.260 - Mailing.

RCW 29A.32.260 Mailing.As soon as practicable before the primary, special election, or general election, the county auditor, or if applicable, the city clerk of a first-class or code city, as appropriate, shall mail the local voters' pamphlet to every residence in each jurisdiction that has included information in the pamphlet. The county auditor or city clerk, as appropriate, may choose to mail the pamphlet to each registered voter in each jurisdiction that has included information in the pamphlet, if in his or her judgment, a more economical and effective distribution of the pamphlet would result.[ 2011 c 10 § 30; 2003 c 111 § 818. Prior: 1984 c 106 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.81A.060.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
WA Rev Code § 29A.32.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.32 - Voters' Pamphlets.|29A.32.270 - Cost.

RCW 29A.32.270 Cost.The cost of a local voters' pamphlet shall be considered an election cost to those local jurisdictions included in the pamphlet and shall be prorated in the manner provided in RCW 29A.04.410.[ 2003 c 111 § 819. Prior: 1984 c 106 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.81A.070.]