Chapter 29.30
BALLOTS

29.30.005 Names on primary ballot.  [2003 c 111 § 910; 1990 c 59 § 93.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.100 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.010 Uniformity, arrangement, contents required.  [2003 c 111 § 911; 1990 c 59 § 10; 1986 c 167 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 51; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.010. Prior: (i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part. (ii) 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.020 Order of offices and issues -- Party indication.  [2003 c 111 § 912; 2001 c 30 § 5; 1990 c 59 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 52; 1971 c 81 § 76; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.020. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.025 Order of candidates on ballots.  [2003 c 111 § 913; 1990 c 59 § 80.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.030 Paper ballots -- Primaries -- Form.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 53; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.030. Prior: 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.040 Primaries -- Rotating names of candidates.  [2003 c 111 § 914; 1990 c 59 § 94; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 54; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.040. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.050 Primary ballots -- Numbering.  [1965 c 9 § 29.30.050. Prior: 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.]  Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.

29.30.060 Sample ballots.  [2003 c 111 § 915; 1991 c 363 § 33; 1990 c 59 § 12; 1987 c 295 § 3; 1986 c 120 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 55; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.060. Prior: (i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; 1933 c 95 § 2, part; 1917 c 71 § 1, part; 1909 c 82 § 3, part; 1907 c 209 § 10, part; RRS § 5187, part. (ii) 1909 c 82 § 5, part; 1907 c 209 § 13, part; RRS § 5190, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.061 Paper ballots -- General election -- Requirements.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 57.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.070 Primary ballots in municipal elections.  [(i) 1935 c 26 § 2, part; RRS § 5187. (ii) 1943 c 25 § 2, part; 1911 c 116 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 9096, part.]  Decodified with 1965 title reenactment, all city and town elections being at present subject to RCW 29.13.020.

29.30.071 Paper ballots -- Order of lists of candidates.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 59.]  Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4.

29.30.075 Absentee ballots, date ready.  [1987 c 54 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 56; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.075. Prior: 1949 c 161 § 10, part; 1947 c 234 § 2, part; 1935 c 26 § 1, part; 1921 c 178 § 4, part; 1907 c 209 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5185, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.270 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.30.080 General election ballots -- Form.  [1977 ex.s. c 329 § 14; 1971 c 18 § 1; 1965 c 52 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.080. Prior: (i) 1947 c 77 § 1; 1935 c 20 § 3; 1901 c 89 § 1; 1895 c 116 § 4; 1891 c 106 § 1; 1889 p 406 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5274. (ii) 1905 c 39 § 1, part; 1889 p 405 § 15, part; RRS § 5272, part.]  Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4; and repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.

29.30.081 Arrangement of instructions, measures, offices -- Order of candidates -- Numbering of ballots.  [2003 c 111 § 916; 1990 c 59 § 13; 1986 c 167 § 11; 1982 c 121 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 60.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.160 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.085 Nonpartisan candidates qualified for general election.  [2003 c 111 § 917; 1992 c 181 § 2; 1990 c 59 § 95.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.170 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.086 Disqualified candidates in nonpartisan elections -- Special procedures for conduct of election.  [2003 c 111 § 918; 1992 c 181 § 1.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.090 General election ballots -- Size -- Uniformity.  [1965 c 9 § 29.30.090. Prior: 1895 c 156 § 11, part; 1886 p 128 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 3079, part; 1865 p 34 § 4, part; RRS § 5323, part.]  Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.

29.30.091 Paper ballots -- General election -- Form of ballot.  [1982 c 121 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 61.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.095 Partisan candidates qualified for general election.  [2003 c 111 § 919; 1990 c 59 § 96.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.190 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.100 General election ballots -- What names to appear.  [1977 ex.s. c 329 § 15; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.100. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 9; prior: 1907 c 209 § 24, part; RRS § 5201, part.]  Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4; and repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.

29.30.101 Names qualified to appear on election ballot.  [2003 c 111 § 920; 1999 c 298 § 11; 1990 c 59 § 14; 1987 c 295 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 58.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.200 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.105 Primary votes required for appearance on general election ballot.  [1990 c 59 § 15.]  Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.110 Nominee at primary precluded from being candidate of another party at general.  [1965 c 9 § 29.30.110. Prior: 1961 c 130 § 18; prior: 1919 c 163 § 18, part; RRS § 5199, part.]  Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.

29.30.111 Property tax levies -- Ballot proposition form.  [2003 c 111 § 921; 1999 c 224 § 2; 1984 c 131 § 3.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.120 General election ballots -- Change of name by sticker.  [1890 p 405 § 13; RRS § 5270.]  Repealed by 1961 c 130 § 22.

29.30.130 Expense of printing and distributing ballot materials.  [2003 c 111 § 922; 1990 c 59 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.30.130. Prior: 1889 p 400 § 1; RRS § 5269.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.36.220 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.30.140 Titles designating occupation prohibited.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991.

29.30.150 Declaration of candidacy -- Duplication of names -- Election ballots.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991.

29.30.160 Certification of measures -- Ballot titles -- Exceptions.  Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000.

29.30.165 Constitutional, statewide questions -- Notice of ballot title and summary.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.167 Local measures -- Ballot title -- Appeal.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.170 Destroying surplus ballots.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.180 United States presidential electors -- Nomination -- What names on ballots -- How counted.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.190 United States constitutional amendment conventions -- Delegates -- Ballots.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.200 Initiative, referendum -- Ballot title -- Formulation by attorney general.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.201 Initiative, referendum -- Ballot title -- Notice to proponents.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.203 Initiative, referendum -- Ballot title -- Appeal to superior court.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.205 Initiative, referendum -- Ballot title -- Mailed to proponents.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.207 Initiative, referendum -- Referendum bills by legislature -- Ballot title.  Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000.

29.30.209 Initiative, referendum -- Substitute for rejected initiative -- Concise description.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.211 Initiative, referendum -- Printing ballot titles on ballots -- Order and form.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.213 Initiative, referendum -- Printing provisions on ballots for voting except on alternative measures.  Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000.

29.30.215 Initiative, referendum -- Printing provisions on ballots for voting on alternative measures.  Cross-reference section, decodified August 2000.

29.30.220 Recall -- Ballot synopsis.  Cross-reference section, decodified July 1984.

29.30.221 Recall -- Conduct of election -- Form of ballot.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.230 Ballots -- Counterfeiting or unlawful possession.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.231 Ballots -- Officer tampering with.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.233 Ballots -- Opening, disclosing choice of voter.  Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992.

29.30.235 Ballots -- Unlawful printing or distribution.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.237 Ballots -- Misleading voters in marking.  Cross-reference section, decodified June 1992.

29.30.239 Certificates of nomination and ballots -- Fraud as to.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.240 Divulging ballot count -- Penalty.  Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.

29.30.310 Voting devices -- All elections -- Ballot pages -- Uniformity, arrangement, contents required -- Ballot cards.  [1986 c 167 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 33.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.320 Voting devices -- Primary ballot -- Arrangement of offices -- Write-in candidate space.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 34.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.330 Voting devices -- Primary ballot page, form.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 35.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.340 Voting devices -- Primaries -- Rotating names of candidates.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 36.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.350 Voting devices -- Sample ballots.  [1987 c 295 § 5; 1986 c 120 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 37.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.360 Voting devices -- Absentee ballots -- Preparation -- Time and number.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 38.]  Repealed by 1987 c 54 § 6.

29.30.370 Voting devices -- Ballot pages -- General elections -- Requirements.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 39.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.380 Voting devices -- General election -- Order of candidates for each office -- Write-in candidate space.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 40.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.390 Voting devices -- General election -- Form of ballot pages.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 41.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.410 Voting machines -- Primary ballot labels -- Uniformity, arrangement, contents required.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 42.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.420 Voting machines -- Primary ballot -- Arrangement of offices -- Write-in candidate space.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 43.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.430 Voting machines -- Primary ballot, form.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 44.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.440 Voting machines -- Primaries -- Rotating names of candidates.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 45.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.450 Voting machines -- Sample diagrams.  [1987 c 295 § 6; 1986 c 120 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 46.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.460 Voting machines -- Ballot labels -- General election -- Requirements.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 47.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.470 Order of lists of candidates.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 48.]  Repealed by 1982 c 121 § 4.

29.30.480 Voting machines -- General election -- Arrangement of instructions, measures, offices -- Order of candidates.  [1982 c 121 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 49.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.

29.30.490 Voting machines -- General election -- Form of ballot labels.  [1977 ex.s. c 361 § 50.]  Repealed by 1990 c 59 § 112, effective July 1, 1992.