Opinion ID: 2622780
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Stevens Contest

Text: ¶ 39 The Stevens' contest is based on his assertion that error must be assumed as a certainty because [t]he delta value of votes given to both candidates is exponentially within the tally's margin or error. Stevens' Br. at 1. While this assertion may well be true, it does not entitle him to any relief under chapter 29A.68 RCW. He fails to point to any wrongful act or neglect of duty on the part of any election official under RCW 29A.68.011. Furthermore, the fact that the number of votes separating the candidates was within the margin of error does not constitute error in the issuance of a certification of election of the type contemplated by the statute. Finally, Stevens' claims do not fall within any of the causes specified in RCW 29A.68.020. It therefore fails to satisfy necessary legal requirements.