Chapter 29.36
ABSENTEE VOTING

29.36.010 When permitted -- Request for absentee ballot.  [2001 c 241 § 1; 1991 c 81 § 29; 1987 c 346 § 9; 1986 c 167 § 14; 1985 c 273 § 1; 1984 c 27 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 76; 1974 ex.s. c 35 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 37; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.010. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 1; 1955 c 167 § 2; prior: (i) 1950 ex.s. c 8 § 1; 1943 c 72 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 1; 1923 c 58 § 1; 1921 c 143 § 1; 1917 c 159 § 1; 1915 c 189 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5280. (ii) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 2, part; 1923 c 58 § 2, part; 1921 c 143 § 2, part; 1917 c 159 § 2, part; 1915 c 189 § 2, part; RRS § 5281, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.210 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.013 Ongoing absentee status -- Request -- Termination.  [2001 c 241 § 4; 1999 c 298 § 12; 1993 c 418 § 1; 1991 c 81 § 30; 1987 c 346 § 10; 1986 c 22 § 1; 1985 c 273 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.240 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.015 Absentee ballot to voter attending new or minor party convention on primary day -- Voting restricted to nonpartisan officers.  [1961 c 130 § 21.]  Repealed by 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 6.

29.36.016 Ongoing absentee voters -- Notice of termination of status -- Renewal.  [1985 c 273 § 3.]  Repealed by 1993 c 418 § 2.

29.36.020 Certificates.  [1971 ex.s. c 202 § 38; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.020. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 2; 1955 c 167 § 3; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 2, part; 1923 c 58 § 2, part; 1921 c 143 § 2, part; 1917 c 159 § 2, part; 1915 c 189 § 2, part; RRS § 5281, part.]  Repealed by 1987 c 346 § 24, effective January 1, 1988.

29.36.030 Acceptance or rejection of request -- Issuance of ballots and other materials.  [2001 c 241 § 6; 1991 c 81 § 31. Prior: 1987 c 346 § 11; 1987 c 295 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 77; 1974 ex.s. c 73 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.030; prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 3; 1955 c 167 § 4; prior: (i) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 2, part; 1923 c 58 § 2, part; 1921 c 143 § 2, part; 1917 c 159 § 2, part; 1915 c 189 § 2, part; RRS § 5281, part. (ii) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 3, part; 1923 c 58 § 3, part; 1921 c 143 § 3, part; 1917 c 159 § 3, part; 1915 c 189 § 3, part; RRS § 5282, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.260 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.035 Qualifications for delivery of ballot.  [2001 c 241 § 7; 1984 c 27 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.035. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 4.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.280 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.040 Instructions for voting absentee ballot.  [1965 c 9 § 29.36.040. Prior: 1955 c 167 § 5; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 3, part; 1923 c 58 § 3, part; 1921 c 143 § 3, part; 1917 c 159 § 3, part; 1915 c 189 § 3, part; RRS § 5282, part.]  Repealed by 1987 c 346 § 24, effective January 1, 1988.

29.36.045 Envelopes and instructions.  [2001 c 241 § 8; 1987 c 346 § 12.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.290 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.050 Prohibition against voting in home precinct.  [1987 c 346 § 13; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.050. Prior: 1955 c 167 § 6; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 4; 1921 c 143 § 5; RRS § 5284.]  Recodified as RCW 29.51.185 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.060 Processing incoming absentee ballots.  [2001 c 241 § 10; 1991 c 81 § 32; 1987 c 346 § 14; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 78; 1973 c 140 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.060. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 5; 1955 c 167 § 7; 1955 c 50 § 2; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 5, part; 1921 c 143 § 6, part; 1917 c 159 § 4, part; 1915 c 189 § 4, part; RRS § 5285, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.310 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.065 How incoming absentee ballots are handled -- Alternate method.  [1973 c 140 § 2.]  Repealed by 1987 c 346 § 24, effective January 1, 1988.

29.36.070 Grouping of absentee ballots.  [2001 c 241 § 11; 1990 c 262 § 2; 1987 c 346 § 15; 1974 ex.s. c 73 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.070. Prior: 1955 c 50 § 3; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 5, part; 1921 c 143 § 6, part; 1917 c 159 § 4, part; 1915 c 189 § 4, part; RRS § 5285, part.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.320 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.075 Uncontested offices -- Ballots not tabulated, exception -- Voter credited with voting -- Retention of ballots.  [2001 c 241 § 12; 1988 c 181 § 3; 1987 c 346 § 16; 1983 c 136 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.075. Prior: 1961 c 78 § 1.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.330 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.077 Uncontested offices -- Counting of uncounted ballots on candidate's request.  [1965 c 9 § 29.36.077. Prior: 1961 c 78 § 2.]  Repealed by 1987 c 346 § 24, effective January 1, 1988.

29.36.080 Canvassing September primary ballots -- Time.  [1961 c 130 § 20; 1950 ex.s. c 14 § 18.]  Repealed by 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 6.

29.36.090 Canvassing November election ballots -- Time.  [1950 ex.s. c 14 § 20.]  Repealed by 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 6.

29.36.095 List of absentee voters.  [1974 ex.s. c 73 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 39; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.095. Prior: 1955 c 50 § 4.]  Repealed by 1987 c 346 § 24, effective January 1, 1988.

29.36.097 Record of requests for absentee ballots -- Public access.  [1991 c 81 § 33; 1987 c 346 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 61 § 1.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.340 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.100 Challenges.  [2001 c 241 § 13; 1987 c 346 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.100. Prior: 1917 c 159 § 5; 1915 c 189 § 5; RRS § 5286.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.350 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.110 Violations and penalty.  [1965 c 9 § 29.36.110. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 7; 1917 c 159 § 7; 1915 c 189 § 7; RRS § 5287.]  Repealed by 1987 c 346 § 24, effective January 1, 1988.

29.36.120 Election by mail -- Small precincts -- Notice and application form -- Nonpartisan and special elections.  [2001 c 241 § 15. Prior: 1994 c 269 § 1; 1994 c 57 § 48; 1993 c 417 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 35 § 2; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 6.]  Recodified as RCW 29.38.010 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.121 Election by mail -- Local elections -- Nonpartisan special elections -- Requirements -- Duties of county auditor.  [2001 c 241 § 16; 1994 c 57 § 49; 1993 c 417 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 29.38.020 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.122 Special election by mail -- Sending ballots to voters.  [1994 c 57 § 50; 1993 c 417 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 2.]  Repealed by 2001 c 241 § 24.

29.36.124 Election by mail -- Replacement ballots -- Deposit of ballots.  [2001 c 241 § 18; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 3.]  Recodified as RCW 29.38.040 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.126 Election by mail -- Return of marked ballots.  [2001 c 241 § 19; 1993 c 417 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 4.]  Recodified as RCW 29.38.050 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.130 Election by mail -- Small precincts, nonpartisan special elections -- Ballot contents, counting, secrecy, authorized observers.  [2001 c 241 § 20; 1993 c 417 § 5; 1990 c 59 § 76; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 5; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 7.]  Recodified as RCW 29.38.060 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.139 Mail ballots -- Counting requirements -- Challenge.  [1993 c 417 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 6.]  Repealed by 2001 c 241 § 24.

29.36.140 Districts or cities with less than five hundred voters -- Organization or addition of territory elections -- Voting by mail ballot may be ordered -- Procedure.  [1974 ex.s. c 35 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 109 § 8.]  Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 10.

29.36.150 Rules for accuracy, secrecy, and uniformity -- Out-of-state, overseas, service voters.  [1993 c 417 § 7; 1987 c 346 § 19; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 8.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.360 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.160 Penalty.  [2001 c 241 § 14; 1994 c 269 § 2; 1991 c 81 § 34; 1987 c 346 § 20; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 9.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.370 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.170 Special absentee ballots.  [2001 c 241 § 5; 1991 c 81 § 35; 1987 c 346 § 21.]  Recodified as RCW 29.36.250 pursuant to 2001 c 241 § 25.

29.36.210 When permitted.  [2003 c 111 § 1001; 2001 c 241 § 1; 1991 c 81 § 29; 1987 c 346 § 9; 1986 c 167 § 14; 1985 c 273 § 1; 1984 c 27 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 76; 1974 ex.s. c 35 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 37; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.010. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 1; 1955 c 167 § 2; prior: (i) 1950 ex.s. c 8 § 1; 1943 c 72 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 1; 1923 c 58 § 1; 1921 c 143 § 1; 1917 c 159 § 1; 1915 c 189 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5280. (ii) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 2, part; 1923 c 58 § 2, part; 1921 c 143 § 2, part; 1917 c 159 § 2, part; 1915 c 189 § 2, part; RRS § 5281, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.010.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.220 Request for single absentee ballot.  [2003 c 111 § 1002; 2001 c 241 § 2.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.230 Request on behalf of family member.  [2003 c 111 § 1003; 2001 c 241 § 3.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.030 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.240 Ongoing absentee status -- Request -- Termination.  [2003 c 111 § 1004; 2001 c 241 § 4; 1999 c 298 § 12; 1993 c 418 § 1; 1991 c 81 § 30; 1987 c 346 § 10; 1986 c 22 § 1; 1985 c 273 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.36.013.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.040 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.250 Special absentee ballots.  [2003 c 111 § 1005; 2001 c 241 § 5; 1991 c 81 § 35; 1987 c 346 § 21. Formerly RCW 29.36.170.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.050 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.260 Issuance of ballot and other materials.  [2003 c 111 § 1006; 2001 c 241 § 6; 1991 c 81 § 31. Prior: 1987 c 346 § 11; 1987 c 295 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 77; 1974 ex.s. c 73 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.030; prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 3; 1955 c 167 § 4; prior: (i) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 2, part; 1923 c 58 § 2, part; 1921 c 143 § 2, part; 1917 c 159 § 2, part; 1915 c 189 § 2, part; RRS § 5281, part. (ii) 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 3, part; 1923 c 58 § 3, part; 1921 c 143 § 3, part; 1917 c 159 § 3, part; 1915 c 189 § 3, part; RRS § 5282, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.030.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.060 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.270 Date ballots ready.  [2003 c 162 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 1007; 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. Formerly RCW 29.30.075.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.070 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.280 Delivery of ballot, qualifications for.  [2003 c 111 § 1008; 2001 c 241 § 7; 1984 c 27 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.035. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.36.035.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.080 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.290 Envelopes and instructions.  [2003 c 111 § 1009; 2001 c 241 § 8; 1987 c 346 § 12. Formerly RCW 29.36.045.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.090 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.300 Observers.  [2003 c 111 § 1010; 2001 c 241 § 9.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.100 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.310 Processing incoming ballots.  [2003 c 111 § 1011; 2001 c 241 § 10; 1991 c 81 § 32; 1987 c 346 § 14; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 78; 1973 c 140 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.060. Prior: 1963 ex.s. c 23 § 5; 1955 c 167 § 7; 1955 c 50 § 2; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 5, part; 1921 c 143 § 6, part; 1917 c 159 § 4, part; 1915 c 189 § 4, part; RRS § 5285, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.060.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.320 Report of count.  [2003 c 111 § 1012; 2001 c 241 § 11; 1990 c 262 § 2; 1987 c 346 § 15; 1974 ex.s. c 73 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.070. Prior: 1955 c 50 § 3; prior: 1933 ex.s. c 41 § 5, part; 1921 c 143 § 6, part; 1917 c 159 § 4, part; 1915 c 189 § 4, part; RRS § 5285, part. Formerly RCW 29.36.070.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.330 Credit for voting -- Retention of ballots.  [2003 c 111 § 1518; 2001 c 241 § 12; 1988 c 181 § 3; 1987 c 346 § 16; 1983 c 136 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.075. Prior: 1961 c 78 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.36.075.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.60.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.340 Record of requests -- Public access.  [2003 c 111 § 1013; 1991 c 81 § 33; 1987 c 346 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 61 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.36.097.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.350 Challenges.  [2003 c 111 § 1014; 2001 c 241 § 13; 1987 c 346 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.36.100. Prior: 1917 c 159 § 5; 1915 c 189 § 5; RRS § 5286. Formerly RCW 29.36.100.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.360 Rules for accuracy, secrecy, and uniformity -- Out-of-state, overseas, service voters.  [2003 c 111 § 1015; 1993 c 417 § 7; 1987 c 346 § 19; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 8. Formerly RCW 29.36.150.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.40.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.370 Penalty.  [2003 c 111 § 2136; 2003 c 53 § 179; 2001 c 241 § 14; 1994 c 269 § 2; 1991 c 81 § 34; 1987 c 346 § 20; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.36.160.]  Recodified as RCW 29A.84.680 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.

29.36.900 Captions not law -- 2001 c 241.  [2001 c 241 § 26.]  Repealed by 2003 c 111 § 2404, effective July 1, 2004.