HB 2518 - DIGEST

Provides that, if an election is rendered void under RCW 29A.68.120, a special election must be held between the candidates who were on the ballot for that election. The special election must be held on a date provided for in RCW 29A.04.321 as determined by the official empowered by state law to issue the original certificate of election.

Provides that, if the election rendered void is a general election and the special election cannot be held before the beginning of the term of the contested office, the office must be temporarily filled until the special election is held and the results are certified. The office will be filled according to RCW 29A.60.221 with the top two vote getters, without regard to illegal votes, participating in the lot procedure as if they had tied in the election.

Provides that, if the election rendered void is a primary election, the candidate to be declared nominated and placed on the general election ballot will be determined according to RCW 29A.60.221 with the top two vote getters, without regard to illegal votes, participating in the lot procedure as if they had tied in the election.