When state law requires a candidate to possess all qualifications of the office at the time of candidate filing, a candidate must satisfy this requirement at the time of candidate filing; a candidate cannot rely on possessing the qualifications at a later time, such as election day or the beginning of the term of office.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
29A.04.611. WSR 10-03-072, § 434-215-170, filed 1/18/10, effective 2/18/10.]