Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-219 - Presidential primary
Section 434-219-235 - Statewide standards on what is a vote-Presidential primary
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
The following standards determine the validity of political party declarations on a presidential primary return envelope and ballot. All standards listed in WAC 434-261-086 apply to ballots.
(1) In order for a ballot to be valid and included in the ballot count, the ballot must contain one marked political party declaration, if a declaration has been provided by the party, a valid voter signature, and meet other requirements in law and rule. Only a vote on the ballot within the party the voter selected shall be included in the ballot count. Ballots must be rejected by the county canvassing board for the following reasons:
(2) When the voter modifies a party name or wording of a selected political party declaration, the party checkbox is considered unmarked and the voter must be contacted per WAC 434-219-230. Such alterations may include:
(3) When a voter makes a correction to a political party selection, the canvassing board shall consider the voter's intent.
Exception: One mark that strikes through a party name or wording of the party declaration does not indicate a selection.